Sarcopenia and frailty are highly prevalent but poorly diagnosed in older hospitalised patients. In this webinar, we’ll explore new recommendations from the Australian and New Zealand Society of Sarcopenia and Frailty Research (ANZSSFR) with ANZSSFR President, Professor Andrea Maier. Professor Maier will identify practical steps for screening, diagnosing and managing…...
Free webinars • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses
A Q&A session between chefs and dietitians to uncover tips on working together to get the best outcomes for their residents. About the speakers: Morgan Pankhurst is a PhD candidate with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University and an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Her project over the past…...
Healthy ageing • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
About the symposium: This year’s Malnutrition Week ANZ Symposium will dive into many malnutrition related topics from nutrition assessment and auditing to managing disease-specific malnutrition and barriers to accessing good nutrition within the community. We’re joined by an expert panel of speakers within the area! Topics include: The latest on…...
Critical care • Free webinars • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses
About the symposium: Individualised nutrition support can bring improved health benefits to your patients. In our upcoming interactive symposium, we deep dive into the latest nutrition research and technological advancements in clinical nutrition support, utilising total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and indirect calorimetry. In the symposium, you’ll participate in a series…...
Critical care • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
There is a strong link between undernutrition and frailty. In this webinar, Primary Healthcare Nurse Consultant Jane Bollen will explore evidence-based screening tools that help you to recognise older people with, or at risk of, frailty. Jane will challenge your assumptions about ageing and provide useful tips for working effectively…...
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Join Dr Elisabeth De Waele, Dr Suzie Ferrie and Kate Lambell in this panel discussion as they delve into the indirect calorimetry (IC) practices used in their respective settings. You’ll learn about the latest evidence on the use of IC and explore what defines best practice when using IC –…...
Critical care • Free webinars • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses
Improving the nutritional quality of aged care menus on a large scale can be challenging. In this webinar, presented by Louise Murray, you’ll learn about the goals of food fortification in aged care settings. Louise will provide practical tips for developing delicious fortified recipes, including when to add oral nutritional…...
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The Royal Commission into Quality and Safety in Aged-Care revealed that too often, residential aged care providers fail to meet the nutritional needs of the elderly. This results in an increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as significant healthcare costs. The issue at hand is a complex interplay…...
Healthy ageing • Malnutrition • Webinars & courses • Free webinars
How does swallowing impairment impact nutritional needs, nutritional ability and quality of life? Join Speech Language Pathologist Dr Anna Miles and Laryngologist Dr Jacqui Allen in this webinar to find out! Anna and Jacqui will explore potential management strategies, including diet modifications, and factors that affect dietary choices in patients…...
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In this webinar, clinical dietitian Steph Yap and community dietitian Kate Dacanay will walk you through the different pathways they use to manage malnourished patients in their respective settings. Steph and Kate will share their thoughts on optimising a patient’s transition between hospital and the community, and touch on the…...
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Malnutrition is a major cause and consequence of poor health, but it can be treated with early identification and intervention. In this webinar with Professor Carol Wham, you’ll learn about nutrition screening tools and the factors contributing to increased risk of malnutrition in community, hospital and residential aged care settings.…...
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It’s estimated that 80% of people with advanced cancer suffer from cachexia, a disease that significantly hinders quality of life and effectiveness of cancer treatment. In this webinar, Dr Aleksandra Kapała will share her expert insights as she covers: The pathophysiology of cancer cachexia The impact of cachexia on functional…...
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US dietitians: CE from CDR is no longer available for this webinar. CPD/CEU hours are applicable for Australian and New Zealand dietitians. Check your local country requirements to see if you can claim for continuing education. To obtain your CEU certificate/certificate of attendance, click the ‘Get it now’ button and…...
Malnutrition • Nutrition support • Webinars & courses • Free webinars