Free CEU Webinar: Reducing Dehydration Risks in Older Adults

Older adults are particularly susceptible to dehydration and the never-ending cascade of problems associated with it. When it comes to caring for these older adults, it’s crucial to be able to identify dehydration risks and symptoms and intervene as soon as possible. This webinar will shed light on the important areas to focus on when addressing the topic of hydration and will include best practices for successful patient interventions.

This free, on-demand webinar features not only the RD and SLP perspective on dehydration, but also includes guidance from a physician and an athletic training educator and researcher to detail how the principles of hydrating athletes can be easily transferable to hydrating the older adult.

Together with a range of highly experienced presenters in the field, learn about the specific fluid and electrolyte needs in older adults, the difference between underhydration and dehydration, and what the health consequences of either condition could be for an older adult. Explore the concept of frailty in older adults from the rehabilitation and athletic training perspective and explore a variety of practical intervention techniques, designed to fit the needs of your patients.

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Webinar Details & Learning Objectives

   

Presented by the highly experienced professionals below, Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy: Reducing Dehydration Risks in Older Adults is a free continuing education opportunity for Dietary Managers, RDs, SLPs, and others interested in nutrition and dining.

Alex Jacobson, DO

Andrew Cage, EdD, LAT, ATC

Margaret Roche, MS, RD, CSG, FAND

Katrina Woodward, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP

 

Learning Objectives:

On completion of this webinar, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe normal fluid and electrolyte needs of the older adult and the serious consequences of not meeting them.
  2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of underhydration and dehydration in the older adult.
  3. Identify how managing underhydration is the key to avoiding dehydration in the older adult.
  4. Describe how strategies adopted from athletic training can be used to support hydration in frail older adults.
  5. Share best practices for meeting hydration needs that are especially targeted to the older adult.

Continuing Education has been approved for the following:

Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Food Protection Professionals (CDM, CFPPs) earn one CE hour through the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers the credentialing agency for Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.

RDs and RDTs: Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy: Reducing Dehydration Risks in Older Adults awards one CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program. Roche Dietitians is the provider for Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Registered CPE.

SLPs earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs through the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Roche Dietitians is the provider for Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Registered CPE.

Commercial support has been provided by Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc., makers of the Thick-It® and Sqwincher® brands.

Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have about a medical condition, treatment, or the use of Thick-It® products. The information contained herein is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner.