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The Geriatric Nutrition course curriculum addresses a wide range of topics relevant to the health and well-being of older adults. From understanding the phenomenon of aging and its influencing factors to exploring the relationship between mental health and aging.

It delves into crucial aspects such as lifestyle in old age, retirement, fiber and water intake, and the importance of physical activity.

In addition, the macronutrients and micronutrients needed for a balanced diet are discussed in detail, as well as common diseases in the elderly and nutritional tips to address them.

Neurocognitive disorders that impact aging and how nutrition can influence their management are also examined. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of nutrition specific to the elderly, preparing participants to provide optimal care for this population.

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  • Test 150
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Objective of the Nutrition for the Elderly Course

The objectives of the Geriatric Nutrition course include:

  • To understand the phenomenon of aging and its implications on the nutritional health of the elderly.
  • Analyze the factors that influence the aging process and its relationship to nutrition.
  • Identify the specific nutrient needs of the elderly and how these change over time.
  • Explore common diseases in the elderly and develop nutritional strategies to prevent and manage them.
  • Know the techniques of nutritional assessment in the elderly and use them to design personalized dietary plans.
  • Understand the importance of physical activity and lifestyle in the nutritional and overall well-being of older adults.
  • Become familiar with specific therapeutic diets for diseases associated with aging, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and neurocognitive diseases.
  • Acquire knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition, as well as tube feeding in specific cases.
  • Learn about the interaction between drugs and nutrients and how this affects the health of the elderly.
  • Develop practical skills to design and adapt appropriate diets to the individual needs of older adults, taking into account factors such as swallowing, chewing and food preferences.

Agenda

151 Lessons. 11:52:20
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHENOMENON OF AGING
19 Lessons.01:30:57

1.1. What is aging?

05:08

1.2. Evolution of aging

04:07

1.3. How long can human beings live?

04:21

1.4. Factors affecting the speed of aging progression

04:24

1.5. Mental health and aging

04:20

1.6. The pharmaceutical industry and old age

04:48

1.7. Lifestyle in old age

04:41

1.8. Retirement

04:00

1.9. Fiber consumption

05:34

1.10. Relation between water consumption and aging

04:09

1.11. Causes and consequences of dehydration

04:56

1.12. Nutritional supplements

04:20

1.13. Physical activity

05:19

1.14. Risks of excessive exercise

04:39

1.15. Recommendations for increasing physical activity during the day

05:52

1.16. Physiological alterations

04:48

1.17. Psychological alterations

05:07

1.18. Social disturbances

04:07

1.19. Psycho-biological changes with age affecting nutrition

06:17

TOPIC 2: INTRODUCTION TO GERIATRIC NUTRITION
12 Lessons.01:11:28

2.1. Recommendations for a healthy diet

05:10

2.2. Meal rations

04:24

2.3. Energy requirements

05:27

2.4. Cooking methods. Advantages and disadvantages

06:13

2.5. Basic food plan

05:59

2.6. Nutrient deficiency relationship

06:44

2.7. Factors that cause malnutrition

04:52

2.8. Indicators of malnutrition

06:24

2.9. Types of malnutrition

04:50

2.10. Physical examination to determine malnutrition

06:54

2.11. The use of medical records

05:16

2.12. The use of the dietary history

09:15

TOPIC 3: MACRONUTRIENTS IN OLD AGE
9 Lessons.00:48:45

3.1. Macronutrients

06:12

3.2. Carbohydrates in old age

04:47

3.3. What are carbohydrates?

05:29

3.4. Food sources rich in carbohydrates

04:54

3.5. Glycemic index in foods

05:43

3.6. Lipids or fats in the elderly.

05:20

3.7. Food sources rich in fats

04:56

3.8. What are proteins?

05:22

3.9. Protein requirements

06:02

TOPIC 4: MINERALS IN THE ELDERLY
15 Lessons.01:20:12

4.1. Minerals in geriatric nutrition

07:25

4.2. Importance of calcium

04:49

4.3. Importance of iron

05:28

4.4. Importance of zinc

04:49

4.5. Importance of selenium

05:31

4.6. Importance of magnesium

04:59

4.7. Functions and food sources of chlorine

05:39

4.8. Functions and food sources of sulfur

04:45

4.9. Functions and dietary sources of cobalt

05:18

4.10. Functions and dietary sources of chromium

05:00

4.11. Functions and dietary sources of phosphorus

05:29

4.12. Functions and dietary sources of sodium

04:57

4.13. Functions and dietary sources of fluorine

04:45

4.14. Functions and dietary sources of iodine

05:35

4.15. Functions and dietary sources of copper

05:43

TOPIC 5: VITAMINS IN THE ELDERLY
10 Lessons.00:42:19

5.1. Vitamins in geriatric nutrition

04:28

5.2. Water-soluble vitamins in old age

04:43

5.3. Fat-soluble vitamins in old age

04:25

5.4. Causes of vitamin deficiency

04:33

5.5. Importance of vitamin d

04:08

5.6. Importance of vitamin e

03:58

5.7. Importance of vitamin c

04:13

5.8. Importance of vitamin b6

03:38

5.9. Importance of folic acid

04:29

5.10. Importance of vitamin b12

03:44

TOPIC 6: HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE ELDERLY
10 Lessons.00:49:16

6.1. Anthropometric parameters

04:23

6.2. Biochemical and immunological parameters

04:51

6.3. Functional assessment

04:42

6.4. Nutritional assessment

04:44

6.5. Katz Index

04:28

6.6. Barthel Index

05:30

6.7. Minimum Nutritional Assessment

04:54

6.8. Overall subjective assessment

04:42

6.9. Nutritional Risk Index

06:06

6.10. Nutritional Assessment Initiative

04:56

TOPIC 7: COMMON DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY. NUTRITIONAL ADVICE
19 Lessons.01:23:48

7.1. Factors influencing life expectancy

05:18

7.2. Modifications of the organism

04:33

7.3. Obesity in Adulthood in Geriatric Nutrition

04:59

7.4. Common causes of obesity

04:10

7.5. Types of obesity

04:57

7.6. Health problems caused by obesity

04:13

7.7. Limited foods for obese people

04:18

7.8. Foods recommended for obese people

04:06

7.9. Recommendations for obese elderly

04:31

7.10. Basic nutritional plan for obese elderly

03:50

7.11. Cardiovascular diseases in geriatric nutrition

05:03

7.12. Arterial hypertension in the elderly

04:09

7.13. Atherosclerosis

04:32

7.14. Hypercholesterolemia

04:23

7.15. Diabetes in the elderly

04:07

7.16. Diabetic dietary pattern and exercises

02:41

7.17. Hypoglycemia

05:07

7.18. Osteoporosis

04:16

7.19. Coronary affectations

04:35

TOPIC 8: COMMON DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY. NUTRITIONAL ADVICE (II)
17 Lessons.01:10:44

8.1. Swallowing and chewing disorders

04:43

8.2. Constipation

04:03

8.3. Anorexia in the elderly

03:56

8.4. Loss of vision

03:52

8.5. Loss of mobility

04:16

8.6. Iron deficiency anemia

04:16

8.7. Iron-rich foods

04:27

8.8. How to avoid iron deficiency?

03:56

8.9. Alzheimer's disease

03:44

8.10. Diet for Alzheimer's patients

03:46

8.11. Drug-food interactions

03:59

8.12. Consumption of contaminated foods

04:00

8.13. Chemical contamination by food

04:20

8.14. Physical contamination by food

03:46

8.15. Biological contamination by food

04:24

8.16. Measures to avoid food contamination

03:55

8.17. Menopause. Nutritional requirements

05:21

TOPIC 9: EXPLORATION OF DIETS FOR THE ELDERLY
17 Lessons.01:21:13

9.1. The geriatric basal diet

04:48

9.2. Absolute diet

03:30

9.3. Liquid diet

04:16

9.4. Semi-liquid diet

03:48

9.5. Soft diet

04:20

9.6. Cream diets

03:59

9.7. Easily digestible diet

04:46

9.8. Basal diet

03:14

9.9. Sodium-controlled diets

04:56

9.10. Diet in renal failure

05:39

9.11. Diet in obesity

06:13

9.12. Diet in hyperlipoproteinemias

03:50

9.13. Diet in diabetes

05:35

9.14. Diet in the oncology patient

05:42

9.15. Enteral nutrition and tube feeding

05:12

9.16. Parenteral nutrition in the elderly

06:19

9.17. Low calorie diet

05:06

TOPIC 10: ENTERAL NUTRITION
11 Lessons.00:45:25

10.1. Tube enteral nutrition

03:50

10.2. In which cases is enteral nutrition recommended?

03:55

10.3. In which cases is enteral nutrition contraindicated?

03:46

10.4. Useful drugs during enteral nutrition

03:17

10.5. What foods should be used in diets with probes?

04:22

10.6. Access routes in the use of probes

04:05

10.7. Administration of drugs through the probes

03:45

10.8. Types of probes

04:10

10.9. Complications of enteral nutrition

03:54

10.10. Home enteral nutrition

04:02

10.11. Parenteral nutrition

06:19

TOPIC 11: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS AFFECTING AGING
11 Lessons.00:48:13

11.1 What are neurocognitive disorders?

06:11

11.2. Classification of neurocognitive disorders

04:18

11.3. Neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease

04:24

11.4. Vascular neurocognitive disorder

04:53

11.5. Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder.

04:19

11.6. Neurocognitive disorder due to dementia with Lewy body disease

04:28

11.7. Neurocognitive disorder due to Parkinson's disease

03:43

11.8. Neurocognitive disorder due to HIV infection

04:22

11.9. Substance-induced neurocognitive disorder.

03:44

11.10. Neurocognitive disorder due to Huntington's disease

04:03

11.11. Neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease

03:48

TOPIC 12: DOCUMENTATION TO DOWNLOAD
1 Lessons.00:00:00

12.1. Download agenda in PDF

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Our proposed geriatric nutrition course offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire essential knowledge and practical skills in the management of nutrition for the elderly. Aware of the unique needs of this population, we have designed a specialized program that addresses their specific requirements, aimed at those seeking to improve their well-being through proper nutrition.

With this initiative, participants will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the nutritional aspects related to aging and develop practical skills to address common nutritional challenges in the elderly. In addition, to support those facing financial difficulties, we offer this course at a 50% discount for unemployed people. Our goal is to provide them with the necessary tools to promote conscious and nutritious eating, and thus contribute to their health and well-being in this stage of life.

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Our Geriatric Nutrition course offers a unique learning opportunity outside of formal education. Designed to provide specialized skills and knowledge, this program is not only a valuable investment in your professional growth, but also stands out for its excellent value for money.

Although not integrated into the traditional education system, our complementary training is primarily aimed at equipping you with specific and practical skills relevant to your field.

Job Opportunities in the Nutrition for the Elderly Course

The importance of geriatric nutrition is on the rise, with an increasing demand for experts in this field in a variety of healthcare settings. As the elderly population continues to grow, there is an urgent need for trained professionals to address their specific dietary needs and promote healthy and active aging.

According to projections by the National Institute of Statistics [INE], a significant increase in demand for geriatric health-related services is anticipated in the coming years. This includes specialized areas such as geriatric nutrition, where a growing need for specialized advice and care is expected.

This course is not only beneficial for health professionals who wish to specialize in elderly care, but also for those working in areas related to the well-being of the elderly, such as social work or home care.

In addition, it can be an invaluable option for those who have elderly family members and wish to better understand how to ensure proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle for them.

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What will I learn in a geriatric nutrition course?

  • A geriatric nutrition course will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve the health and well-being of older adults through nutrition.

    You will learn how to assess the nutritional status of older adults, identify risks for malnutrition and create personalized meal plans that address their specific needs. This can significantly improve the quality of life of your older patients or loved ones.

How can a geriatric nutrition course improve my ability to care for the elderly?

  • A geriatric nutrition course will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve the health and well-being of older adults through nutrition.

    You will learn how to assess the nutritional status of older adults, identify risks for malnutrition and create personalized meal plans that address their specific needs. This can significantly improve the quality of life of your older patients or loved ones.

What topics are covered in an advanced geriatric nutrition course?

  • Advanced geriatric nutrition courses cover topics such as the physiology of aging, sarcopenia, malnutrition, vitamin D needs, and end-of-life considerations.

    They also include meal planning to meet macronutrient and fluid needs, as well as strategies for improving protein intake and managing chronic disease through diet.

Is it possible to obtain a geriatric nutrition certification online?

  • Yes, it is possible to earn a geriatric nutrition certification online through various educational platforms and specialized programs.

    These courses provide comprehensive training and recognized certification that can enhance your professional credentials and your ability to provide high-quality nutritional care to older adults.

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  • Taking an online geriatric nutrition course offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from anywhere, which is ideal for busy professionals.

    Online courses often include access to interactive materials, discussion forums, and the ability to receive personalized feedback from experts in the field. In addition, they allow you to apply your learning in real time to your professional practice.

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