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Management of Dysphagia
Nutrition in Elderly Care
Contents
What is Malnutrition?
Consequences of Malnutrition
Malnutrition in Ireland
Healthcare Costs
HIQA Regulatory Guidance on Food & Nutrition
Assessment on Admission
Food and Fluid Chart
Sample Food Record Charts
Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
Local Guidelines
Nourishing Snacks
Ideal Diet for the Elderly = Slimmers’ Nightmare!
Ordinary Intake
Fortified Intake
FLUIDS – Good Practice
Nourishing Drinks
Other Considerations
High Risk Residents
Care Pathway: How to Plan, Implement and Evaluate
Sample Nutrition Care Plan
Monitoring
Evaluation: Audit
Training and Education
Dysphagia
Aims of this Session
The Swallowing Process
What is Dysphagia
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
Warning Signs of Dysphagia
Consequences of Dysphagia
Consequences of Aspiration
SLT’s Role
Why Thicken?
Fluid Consistencies
Nourishing Drinks
Other Considerations
High Risk Residents
Best Practice in Dysphagia
Thickening Medication with Thick & Easy
Care Pathway: Plan, Implement, Evaluate
Tips for Using the Thickener
Food Consistencies
Tips for Feeding
General Mealtime Guidelines
Quiz
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