CPD Plus: Nutrition and Hydration in Older Adults

This course explores nutrition and hydration in older adults, focusing on the assessment and early recognition of malnutrition, sarcopenia and dehydration. You will learn to identify residents at risk, recognise clinical signs of inadequate nutrition and hydration, and develop individualised nursing interventions to support safe and adequate intake. The course also emphasises clinical judgement, timely escalation, accurate documentation, ongoing monitoring, care-plan review, resident and whānau engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration to promote health, function and quality of life. Nutrition & Hydration in Older Adults - Nutrition and aged related changes - Malnutrition - Sarcopenia - Hydration CPD Hours: 1