The Science of Nutrition & Hydration
This course is designed to help home care aides provide quality nutrition and hydration care to older adults. The course will cover a variety of topics, including the importance of nutrition and hydration for older adults, common nutritional problems that older adults face, and how to help older adults meet their nutritional needs. The course will also provide home care aides with practical tips on how to assist older adults with meal preparation, eating, and drinking.
This course is ideal for home care aides who want to learn more about how to provide quality nutrition and hydration care to older adults. The course is also a valuable resource for managers and supervisors of home care agencies who want to ensure that their staff is well-trained in the basics of nutrition and hydration care.
"Mastering Nutrition & Hydration" equips your staff with the latest research and practical strategies to promote healthy eating and adequate fluid intake. Amidst a sea of conflicting information, this course offers clear, evidence-based guidelines, ensuring your team can confidently support your client's health. Investing in this training enhances the care your business provides, builds your reputation, and contributes to the overall success and satisfaction of your clientele.
Course Goals
✅ Uncover the basic principles of Nutrition & Hydration
✅ Follow the steps in preventing malnutrition
✅ Identify the signs of a client is at risk of malnutrition
✅ Implement a nutrition guide to keep clients healthy
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, caregivers will be able to:
✅ Improve the quality of nutrition and hydration care provided to older adults
✅ Observe healthy diets for senior clients
✅ Reduce malnutrition & dehydration of seniors
✅ Increase job satisfaction for home care aides
✅ Adhere to the proper management of malnutrition
