Preventing Unplanned Weight Loss in Aged Care

Build an appetite for life. Learn how to prevent weight loss for older Australians in your care

Category
Aged Care (Residential Care)
Author
Rebecca Muir
Endorser
Rebecca Warburton

Description

Unplanned weight loss is common in older people and has a detrimental impact on their health and wellbeing. It is vital that unplanned weight loss is detected early on and managed through appropriate interventions. Through the questions in this set, learners will learn about managing and preventing unplanned weight loss.

Learning Objective

By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

  • Execute processes for preventing unplanned weight loss.
  • Implement unplanned weight loss management strategies.

Questions

  1. Food preferences
  2. Social problems
  3. Dexterity issues
  4. Nothing has worked
  5. Someone with dementia
  6. New medication
  7. Eating is boring
  8. Depression
Preventing Unplanned Weight Loss in Aged Care

Preventing Unplanned Weight Loss in Aged Care

Build an appetite for life. Learn how to prevent weight loss for older Australians in your care

Category
Aged Care (Residential Care)
Audiance
Aged Care Worker (Residential)
Endorser
Rebecca Warburton
Author
Rebecca Muir
Audio Support
Yes
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20-minute session
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