Nutrition in Dementia Care is designed to provide care workers with practical strategies to overcome common nutritional challenges, enhancing both the nutritional health and mealtime experience for people living with dementia.
Suitable for people working in:
Residential aged care and Community-based care
Overview
About this Course
Nutrition in Dementia Care is designed to provide care workers with practical strategies to overcome common nutritional challenges, enhancing both the nutritional health and mealtime experience for people living with dementia.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Identify the key nutritional requirements for people living with dementia
Apply a food-first approach to care
Recognise and address the common nutritional challenges in dementia care
Course Details
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Dementia Training Australia (DTA) and Nutrition Professionals Australia (NPA) have collaborated to bring you this course on the role of food and nutrition in dementia care. Combining DTA’s expertise in dementia education with NPA’s leading knowledge in aged care nutrition, this course provides practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance the well-being of people living with dementia.
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Real life examples to help you put knowledge into practice
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