Course of Geriatric Nutrition: Care for Health in Old Age

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Course of Geriatric Nutrition: Care for Health in Old Age

Are you worried about watching your parents or grandparents eat less and less? Do you notice weight or strength loss, sarcopenia, and don't know how to ensure they are well nourished? Feeding in older age is a unique and complex challenge. Their nutritional requirements change, appetite diminishes and chronic conditions complicate following a daily diet.

This course is the definitive guide to geriatric dietetics. We will set aside myths and focus on the science of healthy aging. You will learn to perform a precise geriatric nutritional assessment to detect malnutrition risks in older adults early, the great silent enemy that quickly leads to weakness and physical frailty.

We will focus on real solutions. You will master the texturization of foods for cases of dysphagia 'difficulty swallowing', creating safe and appetizing dishes. You will learn to design a nutrient dense menu for older adults, ensuring protein to counteract sarcopenia, calcium essential for osteoporosis, and maintaining proper hydration.

Finally, we will address the complexity of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, and the interaction of polypharmacy with the absorption of key nutrients. Upon completion, you will have the confidence to provide expert nutritional advice, improve the nutritional status of your loved ones or patients, and promote an old age full of health and vitality.

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What will you learn in this course?

  • 📈 Perform a geriatric nutritional assessment to detect and prevent malnutrition and frailty in older adults.
  • 💪 Design high-protein diets and include key nutrients for the nutritional treatment of sarcopenia (muscle loss).
  • 🥣 Apply food texturization and create safe, effective menus for patients with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).
  • 💧 The vital importance of hydration in older adults and practical strategies to ensure adequate fluid intake.
  • 🩺 Adapt nutrition for common chronic conditions: diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health in older adults.
  • 💊 Manage interactions between polypharmacy (multiple medications) and nutrient absorption.

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The course syllabus includes:

👨🏻‍🏫 12 Topics
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHENOMENON OF AGING
19 show01:30:57
You will identify causes and effects of aging and apply practical nutrition, exercise, hydration, mental health, medications, and planning strategies to age actively, independently, and with well-being.

1.1. What is aging?

You will identify what aging is, its causes and physical, cognitive and social effects, and learn practical strategies and the role of the geriatrician in promoting active, healthy aging.

05:08

1.2. Evolution of aging

Discover the evolution of the concept of aging, its biological bases, medical advances, and current social and economic consequences.

04:07

1.3. How long can human beings live?

How to care for mental health as you age: identify common challenges, maintain social connections and physical habits, seek professional support, and cultivate optimism and purpose for emotionally healthy aging.

04:21

1.4. Factors affecting the speed of aging progression

Discover the biological, lifestyle and environmental factors that influence the rate of aging and the changes to adopt for healthier aging.

04:24

1.5. Mental health and aging

Discover how aging affects mental health, identify common challenges for older adults, and learn practical strategies to maintain emotional, social, and physical well-being.

04:20

1.6. The pharmaceutical industry and old age

You will learn how population aging affects the pharmaceutical industry, including medication demand for older adults, gerontology research, ethical challenges, and access and care policies.

04:48

1.7. Lifestyle in old age

Practical tips on nutrition, exercise, mental health, relationships and planning to age with vitality, independence and emotional wellbeing.

04:41

1.8. Retirement

How to plan financially and emotionally for retirement, organize meaningful activities, and maintain health and relationships to enjoy this new phase.

04:00

1.9. Fiber consumption

Practical guide for older adults on what fiber is, how much to consume, its benefits for digestion, heart and glucose, and how to safely increase intake

05:34

1.10. Relation between water consumption and aging

How hydration affects health and cognition in later life and which signs and practical strategies help prevent dehydration in older adults.

04:09

1.11. Causes and consequences of dehydration

How to identify and prevent dehydration in older adults, its causes, signs and practical steps to maintain hydration and avoid complications.

04:56

1.12. Nutritional supplements

Practical guide on when and which supplements older adults need, how to choose safe doses and brands, and why diet and consulting a doctor are essential.

04:20

1.13. Physical activity

How to incorporate safe physical activity for older adults to improve strength, mobility, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and mental well-being, with practical tips for daily exercise.

05:19

1.14. Risks of excessive exercise

Guide to identify risks of excessive exercise in older adults and to adjust activity to protect strength, heart, and recovery capacity.

04:39

1.15. Recommendations for increasing physical activity during the day

Practical tips to add more daily movement: walk more, stay active at work, do short exercises, and use apps and reminders to build a healthy habit.

05:52

1.16. Physiological alterations

Explore physiological changes in later life, their effects on muscles, bones, heart, lungs, digestion, the nervous system and the senses, and practical strategies to preserve health and independence.

04:48

1.17. Psychological alterations

How to identify and address psychological changes in older adults such as depression, anxiety, cognitive decline and loneliness, and which strategies and supports to use to protect mental health

05:07

1.18. Social disturbances

You will identify social changes in later life and learn strategies to prevent isolation, support emotional health, maintain relationships, and regain purpose after retirement.

04:07

1.19. Psycho-biological changes with age affecting nutrition

You will identify the psychobiological changes of aging and how to adapt diet, hydration, and exercise to prevent deficiencies and muscle loss.

06:17

TOPIC 2: INTRODUCTION TO GERIATRIC NUTRITION
12 show01:11:28
Plan safe, nutritious meals for older adults: prioritize key nutrients, ensure hydration, control portions, estimate energy needs, avoid ultra-processed foods, and identify and treat malnutrition.

2.1. Recommendations for a healthy diet

Nutrition for older adults: prioritize key nutrients, stay hydrated, control portions, avoid ultra-processed foods, and remain active to preserve muscle, prevent deficiencies, and improve health and quality of life.

05:10

2.2. Meal rations

Adjust portions for older adults to preserve muscle mass, improve hydration and digestion, ensure essential vitamins and minerals, and plan balanced, safe meals.

04:24

2.3. Energy requirements

Calculate and understand your energy needs: what calories and basal metabolic rate are, how to estimate energy expenditure by age, sex, weight and activity, and key tips to maintain a healthy balance.

05:27

2.4. Cooking methods. Advantages and disadvantages

Discover common cooking methods, their pros and cons, to choose the ideal technique based on flavor, nutrients, time and equipment.

06:13

2.5. Basic food plan

How to design a basic meal plan for older adults: key nutrients, daily menus, hydration, and strategies to improve muscle mass, digestion, and quality of life.

05:59

2.6. Nutrient deficiency relationship

Identify how nutrition in older adults affects health, which nutrient deficiencies raise risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and cognitive decline, and learn dietary strategies to prevent them.

06:44

2.7. Factors that cause malnutrition

How to identify, prevent and treat malnutrition in older adults: physiological causes, dental problems, medication effects, nutritional assessment and strategies to improve diet and access to food

04:52

2.8. Indicators of malnutrition

You will identify signs of malnutrition in older adults and learn practical strategies to prevent and treat it.

06:24

2.9. Types of malnutrition

You will identify types of malnutrition in older adults, their causes, and how to prevent them through nutritional assessment, meal planning, and social and medical support.

04:50

2.10. Physical examination to determine malnutrition

How to identify malnutrition on physical exam: weight and BMI, skin, hair and nails, muscle mass, oral findings and cognitive function, and signs that would prompt clinical intervention.

06:54

2.11. The use of medical records

Practical use of the medical record in older adults to coordinate care, manage medications, detect early problems, and protect patient privacy.

05:16

2.12. The use of the dietary history

How to conduct and use a dietary history in older adults to identify eating habits, nutrient deficiencies, chewing problems, and to design personalized nutrition plans that improve health and quality of life.

09:15

TOPIC 3: MACRONUTRIENTS IN OLD AGE
9 show00:48:45
Plan and adjust diet and hydration for older adults: calculate carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, prevent sarcopenia, monitor glucose, increase fiber, and choose healthy fats and proteins.

3.1. Macronutrients

Identify the amount and type of carbohydrates, proteins and fats an older adult needs, how to prevent sarcopenia, and how to adjust diet and hydration based on health status

06:12

3.2. Carbohydrates in old age

How to choose appropriate carbohydrates for older adults, manage blood sugar, safely increase fiber, and combine portions to maintain energy, digestion, and muscle mass.

04:47

3.3. What are carbohydrates?

Identify what carbohydrates are, how they are classified, their role as energy source and storage, and how to choose healthy carbohydrates based on your needs.

05:29

3.4. Food sources rich in carbohydrates

Identify what carbohydrates are, how they function as an energy source, their food sources, and how to choose healthy carbohydrates for a balanced diet.

04:54

3.5. Glycemic index in foods

How to interpret the glycemic index and make food choices to control blood glucose, maintain steady energy, and improve weight management and metabolic health

05:43

3.6. Lipids or fats in the elderly.

Choose and balance fats in older adults to protect the heart and brain, enhance vitamin absorption, and control portions using healthy sources like olive oil, fatty fish, and nuts.

05:20

3.7. Food sources rich in fats

Identify fat types, their health impact, and the best food sources to include them safely in your diet

04:56

3.8. What are proteins?

Learn what proteins are, their roles in the body, food sources, nutritional needs, and risks of excess or deficiency to protect your health.

05:22

3.9. Protein requirements

How to adjust protein intake in older adults: why proteins are vital, how needs change, which foods to choose and how to promote healthy eating habits.

06:02

TOPIC 4: MINERALS IN THE ELDERLY
15 show01:20:12
You will identify and apply strategies to ensure adequate mineral intake in older adults, improving bone and muscle health, immunity, and metabolism through dietary sources and prevention of deficiencies

4.1. Minerals in geriatric nutrition

How to identify mineral needs in older adults, key dietary sources, and strategies to prevent deficiencies and optimize bone, muscle and immune health.

07:25

4.2. Importance of calcium

How to keep bones strong in older adults: calcium needs, dietary sources, the role of vitamin D, and steps to prevent bone density loss and fractures

04:49

4.3. Importance of iron

How to recognize the importance of iron in older adults, its sources, changing needs, and dietary strategies to prevent anemia and support energy, cognition and immunity.

05:28

4.4. Importance of zinc

Identify zinc needs in older adults and implement dietary strategies to improve immunity, memory, wound healing, and visual health.

04:49

4.5. Importance of selenium

Learn why selenium is essential in older adults, its antioxidant, immune and thyroid roles, dietary sources and how to ensure adequate intake

05:31

4.6. Importance of magnesium

In this video you will learn how magnesium boosts health in older adults: roles, requirements, sources and ways to prevent deficiency to protect bones, heart, muscles and brain function

04:59

4.7. Functions and food sources of chlorine

Learn what chlorine is used for, its sources, and how to keep its balance in the diet.

05:39

4.8. Functions and food sources of sulfur

You will identify the functions of sulfur in the body, its role in proteins, detoxification and collagen, and the main dietary sources.

04:45

4.9. Functions and dietary sources of cobalt

Discover what cobalt is used for, its link to vitamin B12, dietary sources, signs of deficiency, and how to ensure adequate intake.

05:18

4.10. Functions and dietary sources of chromium

Learn the functions of chromium, its role in glucose regulation, metabolism, cardiovascular health, DNA synthesis and main dietary sources to meet your needs.

05:00

4.11. Functions and dietary sources of phosphorus

You will identify the vital functions of phosphorus, its food sources, and how to ensure a balanced intake to maintain healthy bones, cellular energy, and metabolism.

05:29

4.12. Functions and dietary sources of sodium

Learn why sodium is essential, how it affects blood pressure and muscle function, common sources, and ways to reduce intake to protect your health.

04:57

4.13. Functions and dietary sources of fluorine

Learn how fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, prevents cavities, its food sources, and how to avoid fluorosis with proper dosing and healthy consumption practices.

04:45

4.14. Functions and dietary sources of iodine

Discover how iodine regulates the thyroid, its role in metabolism and development, how much you need and which foods provide it.

05:35

4.15. Functions and dietary sources of copper

Discover what copper does in the body, how much you need by age, and where to find it in copper rich foods.

05:43

TOPIC 5: VITAMINS IN THE ELDERLY
10 show00:42:19
Identify key vitamins in older adults, their functions and sources, optimize intake and absorption, prevent deficiencies, and use diet, sun exposure and supplements with clinical judgment.

5.1. Vitamins in geriatric nutrition

Identify key vitamins for older adults and how to optimize their intake to strengthen bones, memory, vision and cardiovascular health, and when to consult a specialist

04:28

5.2. Water-soluble vitamins in old age

Discover functions, sources, and factors that affect absorption and when to consider supplementing water soluble vitamins

04:43

5.3. Fat-soluble vitamins in old age

Learn how fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K work, their roles, sources and risks from deficiency or excess.

04:25

5.4. Causes of vitamin deficiency

How to recognize causes of vitamin deficiency in older adults and apply practical solutions in diet, sun exposure, medications and supplements to improve health and quality of life.

04:33

5.5. Importance of vitamin d

How to maintain adequate vitamin D levels in older adults to strengthen bones, improve immune response, and reduce disease risk through sunlight, diet, and supplements.

04:08

5.6. Importance of vitamin e

How to maintain optimal vitamin E levels in older adults to protect heart, vision and immune defenses, prevent oxidative damage, and choose suitable foods or supplements.

03:58

5.7. Importance of vitamin c

Learn why vitamin C is essential in older adults: it protects cells, supports collagen, boosts immunity, preserves vision, and guides food and supplement choices.

04:13

5.8. Importance of vitamin b6

How to ensure adequate vitamin B6 intake in older adults to protect memory, boost the immune system, and improve sugar metabolism.

03:38

5.9. Importance of folic acid

Impact of folic acid in older adults: prevents anemia, lowers homocysteine to protect the heart, supports cognition, and offers diet and supplement recommendations.

04:29

5.10. Importance of vitamin b12

How to recognize and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults, its effects on nerves, memory and anemia, and which food sources and supplements to consider to maintain optimal levels

03:44

TOPIC 6: HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN THE ELDERLY
10 show00:49:16
Assess anthropometry, biochemistry and function and use Katz, Barthel, MNA and VGS to identify nutritional and functional risk in older adults and design care plans to enhance independence

6.1. Anthropometric parameters

Measure and use anthropometric parameters to assess health, body composition, weight, waist circumference and posture in older adults to identify risks and improve nutrition and physical activity

04:23

6.2. Biochemical and immunological parameters

Discover how biochemical and immune parameters change in older adults and what habits and medical measures help preserve health.

04:51

6.3. Functional assessment

How to assess mobility, daily living activities, cognitive function and design a care plan to increase independence and quality of life in older adults.

04:42

6.4. Nutritional assessment

How to assess nutritional status in older adults and detect deficiencies, chewing problems, hydration issues and appetite to design individualized nutritional interventions that improve their health and quality of life.

04:44

6.5. Katz index

How to apply and interpret the Katz Index to assess independence in bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, continence and feeding, calculate a score from 0 to 6 and use it to plan care for older adults.

04:28

6.6. Barthel index

How to use and interpret the Barthel Index to assess independence in activities of daily living, score results, and apply it in care planning and monitoring for older adults.

05:30

6.7. Minimum nutritional assessment

Apply and interpret the MNA to detect risk of malnutrition in older adults, understand its components, scoring, and practical measures to intervene and improve nutritional status.

04:54

6.8. Overall subjective assessment

How to perform and interpret the Subjective Global Assessment to identify malnutrition risk, score outcomes, and design and monitor nutritional care plans focused on older adults

04:42

6.9. Nutritional risk index

Calculate and interpret the Nutritional Risk Index to detect malnutrition, assess risk, and guide clinical interventions based on albumin and body weight

06:06

6.10. Nutritional assessment initiative

How to use the Nutritional Screening Initiative to identify malnutrition risk, interpret the score, and decide when to refer or intervene.

04:56

TOPIC 7: COMMON DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY. NUTRITIONAL ADVICE
19 show01:23:48
Learn the causes and management of aging and obesity in older adults: risks and practical strategies for nutrition, exercise, emotional support and medical care to prevent chronic diseases.

7.1. Factors influencing life expectancy

Identify the social, medical, environmental and genetic factors that explain why life expectancy changes and its demographic impacts.

05:18 🔒

7.2. Modifications of the organism

Identify the physical, physiological and emotional changes in older adults and learn practical tips on nutrition, exercise and medical care for healthier aging.

04:33 🔒

7.3. Obesity in adulthood in geriatric nutrition

How to identify causes and consequences of obesity in older adults and apply practical strategies for diet, exercise, emotional coping and medication review to prevent and improve health.

04:59 🔒

7.4. Common causes of obesity

Identify causes of obesity in older adults and learn practical strategies for adapted physical activity, nutrition, emotional support and medical monitoring to prevent and manage its risks

04:10 🔒

7.5. Types of obesity

Learn the types of obesity, their causes, and how to address each with health and treatment strategies.

04:57 🔒

7.6. Health problems caused by obesity

Impact of obesity in older adults and practical measures to prevent and treat it, from diet and exercise to medical monitoring and emotional support.

04:13 🔒

7.7. Limited foods for obese people

You will identify obesity risks in older adults and learn practical prevention and treatment measures to improve cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory health and mobility.

04:18 🔒

7.8. Foods recommended for obese people

You will identify which foods and portions to choose to prevent and treat obesity: vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, and water.

04:06 🔒

7.9. Recommendations for obese elderly

How to assess and manage obesity in older adults: diet and portion control, adapted exercise and strength training to preserve muscle, management of chronic conditions and emotional support to improve quality of life.

04:31 🔒

7.10. Basic nutritional plan for obese elderly

Design a nutritional plan for older adults with obesity: choose healthy foods, control portions, combine with regular exercise and medical follow up.

03:50 🔒

7.11. Cardiovascular diseases in geriatric nutrition

You will identify risk factors, signs and symptoms, and learn preventive measures and practical strategies to maintain cardiovascular health in older adults.

05:03 🔒

7.12. Arterial hypertension in the elderly

Identify causes and risks of hypertension in older adults and apply practical prevention, control and treatment to maintain blood pressure and protect the heart, kidneys and vision

04:09 🔒

7.13. Atherosclerosis

Learn how to identify causes and symptoms of atherosclerosis in older adults and what prevention and treatments to use to reduce cardiovascular risk

04:32 🔒

7.14. Hypercholesterolemia

You will identify causes and risks of hypercholesterolemia in older adults and learn practical prevention measures, lifestyle changes, treatment options and medical follow-up.

04:23 🔒

7.15. Diabetes in the elderly

How to identify causes and symptoms of diabetes in older adults and implement prevention and management with diet, exercise, weight control and medical follow up.

04:07 🔒

7.16. Diabetic dietary pattern and exercises

How to combine diet and exercise to manage diabetes: count carbs, control postprandial glucose, increase fiber and healthy fats, adjust portions, and avoid ultraprocessed foods for sustainable control.

02:41 🔒

7.17. Hypoglycemia

You will recognize hypoglycemia signs in older adults and know how to prevent and manage it with medication adjustment, balanced diet, glucose monitoring and quick sugar measures.

05:07 🔒

7.18. Osteoporosis

Learn why bones weaken in older adults, how to spot risk factors, ways to prevent fractures through diet and exercise, and available treatments and care to improve quality of life.

04:16 🔒

7.19. Coronary affectations

You will identify causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and prevention and treatment strategies for coronary conditions in older adults.

04:35 🔒

TOPIC 8: COMMON DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY. NUTRITIONAL ADVICE [II]
17 show01:10:44
Prevents and manages nutritional and functional health issues in older adults: swallowing, constipation, anorexia, anemia, vision, mobility, Alzheimer's disease, drug-food interactions, pollution, and menopause

8.1. Swallowing and chewing disorders

You will identify causes, signs and diagnostic tests, and learn treatment strategies, texture modification and rehabilitation for swallowing and chewing disorders in older adults.

04:43 🔒

8.2. Constipation

Practical guide to identifying and managing constipation in older adults: causes, risks, prevention and treatment through diet, hydration and exercise.

04:03 🔒

8.3. Anorexia in the elderly

You will identify causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and prevention options for anorexia in older adults to guide intervention and support in mental health, nutrition, and medical follow up.

03:56 🔒

8.4. Loss of vision

Identify causes and risks of vision loss in older adults and learn prevention, treatments, rehabilitation and emotional support to preserve their independence and quality of life.

03:52 🔒

8.5. Loss of mobility

Learn the causes, consequences, and practical strategies to prevent and improve mobility in older adults: exercises, physical therapy, nutrition, home adaptation, and social support.

04:16 🔒

8.6. Iron deficiency anemia

How to recognize, diagnose, and treat iron deficiency anemia in older adults: causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests, management with supplements and dietary changes, and prevention strategies.

04:16 🔒

8.7. Iron-rich foods

Identify foods that provide heme and nonheme iron, how to boost absorption with vitamin C, what to avoid, and when to consider supplements to prevent deficiency and support energy and health.

04:27 🔒

8.8. How to avoid iron deficiency?

How to prevent iron deficiency in older adults: iron and vitamin C rich diet, medical evaluation, habits that improve absorption, and when to take supplements.

03:56 🔒

8.9. Alzheimer's disease

How to recognize, assess, and manage Alzheimer's disease in older adults, including symptoms, stages, diagnosis, care, and strategies to support caregivers and improve quality of life.

03:44 🔒

8.10. Diet for alzheimer's patients

Plan diets and modify foods to improve nutrition, hydration, and mealtime safety for people with Alzheimer's, plus practical strategies for caregivers.

03:46 🔒

8.11. Drug-food interactions

How to identify and manage drug food interactions in older adults: risks, most commonly involved drugs and practical tips for taking medications and adapting the diet safely

03:59 🔒

8.12. Consumption of contaminated foods

You will identify risks and sources of food contamination, apply safe hygiene, cleaning, cooking and storage measures, and understand the responsibilities of producers, governments, and consumers.

04:00 🔒

8.13. Chemical contamination by food

You will identify sources and risks of chemical contamination in food and learn practical and labeling measures to reduce exposure and choose safer options.

04:20 🔒

8.14. Physical contamination by food

You will identify what physical contamination in food is, its causes and examples, how to prevent it, and its impact on food safety.

03:46 🔒

8.15. Biological contamination by food

Identify sources and risks of biological contamination in food and apply practical measures of hygiene, cooking, separation and storage to prevent foodborne illnesses and comply with safety regulations.

04:24 🔒

8.16. Measures to avoid food contamination

How to identify and apply practical measures to prevent food contamination in production, transport, handling, storage, labeling and safe consumption.

03:55 🔒

8.17. Menopause. Nutritional requirements

Adapting nutrition during menopause: recognize hormonal changes, support bone and muscle health, manage weight, and lower cardiovascular risk with practical tips.

05:21 🔒

TOPIC 9: EXPLORATION OF DIETS FOR THE ELDERLY
17 show01:21:13
Design and adapt safe diets for older adults, including basic nutrition, textures from liquid to soft, sodium management, kidney disease, diabetes, lipids, cancer, enteral and parenteral support, calorie calculation and low calorie plans

9.1. The geriatric basal diet

Design a baseline geriatric diet: cover essential nutrients, menu planning, hydration, supplements, and adjustments for chewing, appetite and medication problems.

04:48 🔒

9.2. Absolute diet

Identify what the absolute diet is, its health risks, and balanced alternatives to eat without putting your body at risk.

03:30 🔒

9.3. Liquid diet

Discover what a liquid diet is, its types, benefits, risks, and how to plan it nutritiously and safely for weight loss or on medical advice.

04:16 🔒

9.4. Semi-liquid diet

Discover what a semi-liquid diet is, when to use it, its benefits, and how to plan and supervise it to ensure nutrition, hydration and safety while eating.

03:48 🔒

9.5. Soft diet

How to design a safe, balanced soft diet: types, benefits, risks, and practical meal plans for recovery and comfortable digestion

04:20 🔒

9.6. Cream diets

How to prepare and adapt pureed diets: what they are, when to recommend them, suitable foods, benefits and precautions to ensure nutrition and safe swallowing.

03:59 🔒

9.7. Easily digestible diet

Keys to designing and applying an easy to digest diet: goals, gentle foods and preparations, when to use it and how to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

04:46 🔒

9.8. Basal diet

Calculate and use your basal metabolic rate to find the minimum calories you need, adjust your diet based on activity, and achieve weight goals healthily.

03:14 🔒

9.9. Sodium-controlled diets

Reducing sodium in older adults by identifying hidden sources, lowering blood pressure, cooking flavorful meals with less salt, and using family support and practical resources to protect heart health.

04:56 🔒

9.10. Diet in renal failure

How to adapt diet in kidney failure: limits for protein, sodium, potassium and phosphorus, fluid control, safe food examples and strategies to maintain quality of life

05:39 🔒

9.11. Diet in obesity

Discover the link between obesity and diet and learn practical strategies, recommended foods, and steps to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

06:13 🔒

9.12. Diet in hyperlipoproteinemias

How to design dietary strategies and choose safe supplements to lower triglycerides and LDL, control weight, and manage hyperlipoproteinemias in older adults, including diabetes care and drug interaction management

03:50 🔒

9.13. Diet in diabetes

In this video you will learn how to choose and distribute foods, control carbohydrates and portions, and apply practical strategies to manage diabetes and maintain glycemic control

05:35 🔒

9.14. Diet in the oncology patient

How to adjust diet for cancer patients: nutritional needs, managing side effects, and strategies to preserve weight and strength during treatment.

05:42 🔒

9.15. Enteral nutrition and tube feeding

You will identify when and how to use enteral nutrition in geriatric patients, types of feeding tubes, formula selection, and safety measures for safe and effective administration.

05:12 🔒

9.16. Parenteral nutrition in the elderly

Identify when to use and how to manage parenteral nutrition in older adults, know its components, benefits, risks and clinical monitoring guidelines

06:19 🔒

9.17. Low calorie diet

How to plan and follow a safe low calorie diet for older adults, calculate a moderate deficit, ensure adequate protein and key micronutrients, and know when to see a doctor

05:06 🔒

TOPIC 10: ENTERAL NUTRITION
11 show00:45:25
Master enteral nutrition in older adults: indications and contraindications, selection and care of feeding tubes and formulas, safe administration of nutrition and medications, management of complications, and home and parenteral use.

10.1. Tube enteral nutrition

How to administer and monitor enteral tube feeding in older adults: indications, tube types, care, nutritional planning and follow up to prevent complications.

03:50 🔒

10.2. In which cases is enteral nutrition recommended?

Identify when enteral nutrition is indicated, its benefits and types, and how to administer and monitor it safely.

03:55 🔒

10.3. In which cases is enteral nutrition contraindicated?

Identify when enteral nutrition is contraindicated: adequate oral intake, gastrointestinal obstruction, untreated ulcers, recent surgery, coagulopathy, or lack of cooperation.

03:46 🔒

10.4. Useful drugs during enteral nutrition

How to administer medications via enteral feeding tube: compatible drugs, administration techniques, tube cleaning and precautions to prevent interactions and obstructions.

03:17 🔒

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

You will identify appropriate formulas and foods for tube feeding, how to hydrate, adjust macronutrients, and apply safe infusion, positioning and care strategies to improve tolerance and effectiveness.

04:22 🔒

10.6. Access routes in the use of probes

You will identify the access routes for oral, nasal, gastrostomy, jejunal, urethral and rectal tubes, their indications and care to prevent infections and complications.

04:05 🔒

10.7. Administration of drugs through the probes

How to safely give medications through a feeding tube: pick the tube and dosage form, crush and dilute properly, control rate and volume, flush the tube and record doses and reactions.

03:45 🔒

10.8. Types of probes

You will distinguish different medical probes, their diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring uses, and learn care, hygiene, and maintenance for their safe use in patients.

04:10 🔒

10.9. Complications of enteral nutrition

Recognize, prevent, and manage common enteral nutrition complications: gastrointestinal, tube mechanical, infections, aspiration, and metabolic disturbances to ensure patient safety.

03:54 🔒

10.10. Home enteral nutrition

How to implement and manage home enteral nutrition: indications, formula and tube selection, safe administration, cleaning and caregiver training to improve the patient's nutritional status and quality of life.

04:02 🔒

10.11. Parenteral nutrition

How parenteral nutrition works: indications, components, preparation and intravenous administration, monitoring for complications and planning transition to enteral or oral feeding

06:19 🔒

TOPIC 11: NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS AFFECTING AGING
11 show00:48:13
Identify and treat neurocognitive disorders, recognize causes and symptoms, diagnose and provide management and support to patients and caregivers, including Alzheimer's, vascular, frontotemporal, Lewy and Parkinson's

11.1. What are neurocognitive disorders?

Learn what neurocognitive disorders are, how to recognize their types and symptoms, their causes, and diagnostic and management strategies to improve quality of life

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11.2. Classification of neurocognitive disorders

How to identify the different categories of neurocognitive disorders, their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment and support options for patients and caregivers.

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11.3. Neurocognitive disorder due to alzheimer's disease

Learn what Alzheimer's disease is, its symptoms, diagnosis, stages, treatment options, and how to care for and support patients and caregivers.

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11.4. Vascular neurocognitive disorder

You will learn the causes, signs, diagnostic tests, and prevention and management strategies for vascular neurocognitive disorder.

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11.5. Frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder.

You will learn variants, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment and management strategies for Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder to guide clinical assessment.

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11.6. Neurocognitive disorder due to dementia with lewy body disease

You will learn what Lewy body dementia is, its distinctive symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and which treatments and supportive strategies improve quality of life.

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11.7. Neurocognitive disorder due to parkinson's disease

You will learn what Parkinson-related neurocognitive disorder is, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and strategies to improve quality of life and support caregivers.

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11.8. Neurocognitive disorder due to hiv infection

Identify causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment and support options for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, and learn strategies for its management and clinical follow-up.

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11.9. Substance-induced neurocognitive disorder.

Recognize causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of neurocognitive disorder due to substances, and apply treatment strategies, social support, and leadership for its prevention and management.

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11.10. Neurocognitive disorder due to huntington's disease

You will identify causes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and support strategies for the neurocognitive disorder associated with Huntington disease

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11.11. Neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease

Identify, diagnose, and manage neurocognitive disorder due to prion disease: causes, symptoms, tests, palliative care, and leadership and support strategies for patients and families.

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TOPIC 12: DOCUMENTATION TO DOWNLOAD
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📥 12.1. Download agenda in pdf

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Geriatric Nutrition Course Details

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Geriatric Nutrition Course for the unemployed

The Geriatric Nutrition for Older Adults course is a training offer priced at 6$ for unemployed people.

Our program will enable you to care for seniors' health and develop the skills needed to enrich your experience and strengthen your professional competencies and employability prospects.

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Care better for older adults with this specialized and practical Geriatric Nutrition course for only 6$, an essential training for care homes and caregivers.

You will adapt daily meals to various conditions and chewing difficulties, improving seniors' quality of life while strengthening your professional skills.

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Our Geriatric Nutrition course offers a unique learning opportunity for caring professionals outside the framework 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 it is not integrated into the traditional education system, our complementary training primarily aims to equip you with specific, practical competencies relevant to your field.

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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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Frequently asked questions about Geriatric Nutrition

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 to assess the nutritional status of older adults, identify risks of 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 are the advantages of taking an online geriatric nutrition course?

The online specialization in nutrition for older adults is the perfect solution for active professionals. By eliminating travel, you can focus on interactive content and consult with experts in a personalized way.

The most valuable aspect of this format is the ability to transfer knowledge to your professional practice in real time, immediately improving the care and dietary management of older patients.

What topics are covered in an advanced course on geriatric nutrition?

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

They also include meal planning to meet macronutrient and fluid needs, as well as strategies to improve protein intake and manage chronic diseases through diet.

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