Nutrient-rich diets for older people: A webinar for professionals

In a society in which the population is getting older, the importance of an age-appropriate and healthy diet is also increasing. two-part web seminar nutritionist Dagmar Pfeffer emphasizes how important it is to understand and respond to age-related changes in eating behavior in order to prevent malnutrition and maintain the quality of life of older people.

The importance of nutrition for older people

As you get older, your body and its needs change. Age-related illnesses and physiological changes can greatly influence eating and drinking behavior. A healthy and balanced diet therefore plays a central role in maintaining vitality and improving quality of life. The first part of the webinar addresses these topics and shows how optimal nutrient supply can be ensured even in old age.

Adaptation of nutrition to specific needs

The second part of the seminar is dedicated to the special challenges that can arise in older people with chewing and swallowing difficulties or dementia. Here it is particularly important to maintain the desire to eat and drink in order to effectively prevent malnutrition. Pfeffer provides insights into practical approaches and nutritional strategies that not only provide the necessary nutrients, but also promote enjoyment and joy of life.

Target group and benefits of the webinar

The web seminar is primarily aimed at professionals in the areas of kitchen, housekeeping and care who work in residential care communities and outpatient care services. By participating, they will gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to better understand and take into account the nutritional needs of older people. Providing everyday knowledge about a healthy and balanced diet as well as specific nutritional approaches helps to improve the care and support of older people.

Questions and answers:

Question 1: Why is a special diet important for older people?
Answer 1: It takes into account the changing needs and challenges of older people in order to promote their health and quality of life.

Question 2: What role do chewing and swallowing difficulties play in the nutrition of older people?
Answer 2: They can make eating difficult and increase the risk of malnutrition.

Question 3: How can the desire to eat be maintained in older people with dementia?
Answer 3: By adapting the diet to individual needs and preferences to make eating as pleasant as possible.

Question 4: To what extent do specialists benefit from the web seminar?
Answer 4: You will acquire specific knowledge and practical skills to optimize the nutrition of older people and support their well-being.

Question 5: Why is further training in the area of ​​nutrition for older people so important?
Answer 5: To meet the special challenges and to ensure high-quality care and support.

Conclusion

The web seminar with Dagmar Pfeffer offers in-depth training for professionals to effectively support the nutritional needs of older people. By providing specialist knowledge and practical tips, it helps to improve the quality of nutrition and thus the quality of life in old age. Adapting nutrition to individual needs and challenges is an essential step in promoting the health and well-being of older people.

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Source: consumer advice center-rlp

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