Malnutrition and Falls β a Community Approach to Prevention
Presenters:
Jennifer Sundberg, Registered Dietitian (Home Care and Public Health), Alberta Health Services
Terri Anderson , Senior Outreach Coordinator and Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre
In today's session:
- Understand what malnutrition is and how it relates to falls in older adults
- Discuss a case study that describes an actual client in the community who has fallen
- Gain knowledge about nutrition risk screening in the community
- Learn about a successful nutrition screening initiative at an Alberta seniors' resource centre
- Become aware of resources related to nutrition screening, malnutrition, and older adult nutrition for your community
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Organizer
Injury Prevention Centre
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Location
Online
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Date (MST)
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Time (MST)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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