PalliCare Fundamentals Unit 4: Healthy Ageing & Nutrition in Palliative Care (Volunteers, Carers & Family)

Tasmanian Rural Generalist Program

Event Name PalliCare Fundamentals Unit 4: Healthy Ageing & Nutrition in Palliative Care (Volunteers, Carers & Family)
Start Date Jun 16, 2022 1:30 pm
End Date Jun 16, 2022 2:30 pm
Duration 1 hour
Description

June 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | $10.00 – $75.00

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding the ageing process – signs of ageing – issues
  • Nutrition and other important nutrients
  • Exercise; importance of maintaining muscle mass
  • Lifestyle factors to reduce cognitive decline and dementia
    • Nutrition, exercise, socialization, sleep, environment, mental activity
  • Nutrition in Palliative Care
    • Value of food at End of Life
    • Comfort and nutritional requirements at End of Life
    • Artificial nutrition and hydration
    • Using appropriate language

Aligns with standards:

  • National Palliative Care – Care standards: 1, 2 and 4
  • National Palliative Care – Governance standards, 7, 8 and 9
  • ACQS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 and 8

For further information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Palliative Care Tasmania website