NUTRITION AT END OF LIFE: WHAT EVERY DIETITIAN NEEDS TO KNOW
Nutrition at end of life is a topic many dietitians shy away from, either because they are uncomfortable and/or lack training in the topic. They may not even realize the influential role they can have in end of life care. The end of life deserves as much respect and attention as does every other part of life. Dietitians are uniquely qualified to support patients and their loved ones/caregivers in decision making, dining, and dying. This webinar is for all dietitians, regardless of setting, to understand the role of nutrition and the dietitian at end of life.
Note: This session meets the RD requirement for a unit of "ETHICS" during a 5 year renewal period.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the difference between hospice and palliative care.
- List the risks and benefits of tube feeding in the older adult with dementia.
- Explain how starvation relates to the dying process.
- Feel comfortable in having hard conversations about nutrition at end of life.
Live Event Date:
Apr 27, 2023
Expiration Date:
May 31, 2024
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.1.6, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 8.3.7
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Total Cost:
1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Katie Dodd, MS, RD, CSG, LD, FAND
Katie is a geriatric dietitian, writer, speaker, consultant, mentor, and leader. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition and Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She spent 13 years working as a home care dietitian for the VA before diving into entrepreneurship full time. Katie is the owner of Katie Dodd Nutrition LLC, founder of The Geriatric Dietitian blog and High Calorie Recipes food blog, and the host Dietitian Side Hustle podcast. She is lives in Medford, OR and is mom to Gavin and Emily.