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The cost of living/energy crisis and the pandemic has increased the risk of undernutrition in the community and identifying the early signs is more important than ever. As part of the Ageing Well Partnership, Brighton and Hove Food Partnership and Impact Initiatives are hosting an in-person training at the Community Kitchen. The training will teach you how to identify the signs of undernutrition and dehydration in older adults, helping you gain an understanding of what measures you can take to minimise the risk of these, including demonstrating practical ideas on how to fortify foods. You will explore undernutrition, its causes and effects, have some useful tips and ideas to fortify foods, and learn how to use the handy nutrition wheel as a conversation starter.
This in-person training session for professionals, volunteers or staff who work with older adults is hosted by Registered Public Health Nutritionist Sarah Kennedy and Maxine Bull, Ageing Well Eating Well Support Worker (https://ageingwellbh.org/food-and-nutrition).
This training is suitable for frontline workers, professionals and volunteers who directly support older adults.
The aims of the training are:
- Gain an understanding of the role of good nutrition and hydration in older adults.
- Understand the impact of the cost of living/energy crisis and the pandemic on undernutrition.
- Be able to identify possible red flags when it comes to undernutrition and dehydration.
- Find out about the nutrition wheel and learn how to use it.
- Have knowledge of the food first approach and the confidence to suggest some ideas to the people you work with.
- Know where to signpost or refer to for further support.
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Cost: £10 (Pay as You Feel tickets available for students and volunteers)
This training will be limited to 20 participants, please share details with relevant staff members.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Ageing Well on the below telephone number or email for further details.
Call: 0808 1753234
Email: ageingwellbh@impact-initiatives.org.uk
Date & Time
Wed, Jun 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue Details
The Community Kitchen
113 Queens RoadBrighton and Hove, East Sussex BN1 3XG
