Malnutrition and the older adult - Part 1 (2019)

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JB Podolak, RD shares some of the unique challenges in home enteral nutrition, drawing from her experiences working as a dietitian in homecare, explores strategies for the management of enteral nutrition intolerance, and shares examples of the impact on her patients.

Dr. Rachel Adams RD PhD discusses the mechanisms by which whey protein influences insulin production and action, and highlights how this may impact blood glucose management.

Dr. Rachel Adams RD PhD discusses the mechanisms by which whey protein influences insulin production and action, and highlights how this may impact blood glucose management.

Dr. Julie Cichero, SLP PhD talks about the use of thickened liquids in the management of adults with dysphagia and what to expect in the future of dysphagia management.

Dr. Julie Cichero, SLP PhD discusses the complexities and considerations around the issue of oral medications for individuals with dysphagia who require texture modified liquids.

Peter Lam, RD speaks about dysphagia in the older adult in this two-part series. In this second episode, Peter focuses on dysphagia screening, assessment and management considerations for clinicians – including the use of texture modified diets and thickened liquids.

Peter Lam, RD speaks about dysphagia in the older adult in this two-part series. In this first episode dysphagia is defined, its prevalence and presentation discussed, and common challenges related to dysphagia are reviewed.

Dr. Heather Keller, PhD RD has been an instrumental part of the Canadian Malnutrition Task Force. In this episode, she discusses the work of the Task Force on the prevention and treatment of malnutrition in Canada and shares key initiatives and future directions.

In this second episode of a two-part series, Dr. José Morais talks about malnutrition management strategies for clinicians to consider in practice when working with older adults.

Dr. Lesley Moisey RD PhD discusses and highlights the unique nutrition needs of individuals who survive critical illness, and provides strategies to improve nutrition care in the post-ICU recovery period for these critical care survivors.

Dr. Lesley Moisey RD PhD discusses and highlights the unique nutrition needs of individuals who survive critical illness, and provides strategies to improve nutrition care in the post-ICU recovery period for these critical care survivors.