Course Code: REL-RTS-0-NIFDR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine the correlation between nutrition and frailty.
Determine the changes in dietary needs as a person ages and nutrition recommendations for older adults who are malnourished, frail, severely deconditioned, or ill.
Select appropriate screening tools based on patient presentation.
Select at least three resources available to older adults that support access to appropriate nutrition.
Outline:
Section 1: The Impact of Nutrition on the Older Adult
Anorexia of Aging
Malnutrition
Frailty
Deconditioning
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Nutrition Requirements
Nutrition Needs with Aging
Nutrition for the Malnourished, Frail, and Deconditioned Person
Nutrition to Promote Recovery and Wound Healing
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Screening Tools
Signs and Symptoms of Inadequate Nutrition
Malnutrition Screening Tools
Additional Screening Tools
Test Your Knowledge
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Nutrition Resources
Food Insecurity
Resources for Food Insecurity
Supporting the Patient, Family, and Caregivers
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Intermediate level Speech-Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.