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  • Welcome, and thank you for taking part in our Care at Home: Malnutrition Training.

     


    This training has been developed in partnership between Food Train, NHS Tayside and Dundee Health & Social Care Partnership to help you with identifying malnutrition (as under-nutrition), and how to support older people who may be struggling to eat and drink well at home.  

     


    Ahead are 8 short videos that cover topics such as what can cause malnutrition, signs & symptoms, and simple tips to help boost someone’s appetite.

     


    It should take approx. 40 mins to watch all the videos, so grab a cuppa and feel free to take notes as you go along.

     


    We also have a Malnutrition Training Workbook which you can download and work through whilst watching the videos, or save it for afterwards. 

     


    This training is informal and is supported by multiple care agencies including the Care Inspectorate.

     

     

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    Let's get started!
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  • Facts & Figures

    A quick overview of malnutrition and the scale of the issue in Scotland.

     


    Video length - 2mins 46 secs

  • References

    Malnutrition Task Force: State of the Nation Report

    BAPEN: The cost of malnutrition in England and potential cost savings from nutritional interventions

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  • Definition, Causes & Consequences

    Why does malnutrition happen and why are older people more at risk?

     

    Video length: 6mins 47 secs 

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  • Spotting the Signs & Symptoms

    How can we recognise that an older person may be struggling with eating and drinking well?

     

    Video length: 3mins 46secs

  • Useful Links

    POSTER - How to spot if someone is underweight

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  • Asking a Dietitian


    How can we support older people to eat well and prevent the risk of malnutrition?

    Video Length: 7mins 19secs

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  • The Patients Association Nutrition Checklist

    The checklist is an easy-to-use tool that can help detect if someone is at risk of becoming undernourished.

     

    Video length: 6mins 8secs

  • Useful Links

    Patients Association Nutrition Checklist

    Care Inspectorate Hub

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  • Food First

    Learn why a ‘Food First’ approach can be helpful for a poor appetite and preventing further weight loss.

     

    Video length: 6mins 46 secs

  • Useful Links


    BOOKLET: Staying Well and Nourished in Later Life

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  • How to Make Nourishing Drinks

     

    Fortified drinks such as milkshakes are a great way to boost extra nourishment.

     

    Video length: 3mins 47secs

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  • Dehydration

    Keeping hydrated is a key part of preventing the risk of malnutrition for older people.

     

    Video length: 4mins 6secs

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  • Training complete!


    Thank you for taking the time to complete this training, we hope it’s been informative and helpful in your role as a carer.

     

    Don't forget to download our Malnutrition Training Workbook to further support you and can be used individually or for group training.

     

    For more information, resources and training on malnutrition please visit www.thefoodtrain.co.uk/eat-well-age-well or if you have queries then please contact us at eatwellagewell@thefoodtrain.co.uk 

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  • Useful Links


    Food Train
    Eat Well Age Well
    Meal Makers
    BAPEN
    British Dietetic Association
    Malnutrition Task Force
    Care Inspectorate
    The Patients Association

     

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