Our next Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training session - 2nd May 9.30am-12.30pm
Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of #malnutrition , learn the signs & symptoms & how to use simple screening tools.
BOOK HERE ---> tinyurl.com/4ww37zwn

As we get older there can be a lot of changes in what and how much we eat. There is also a lot of conflicting advice out there!

Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet.

0131 447 8151

Our next Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training session - 2nd May 9.30am-12.30pm
Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of #malnutrition , learn the signs & symptoms & how to use simple screening tools.
BOOK HERE ---> tinyurl.com/4ww37zwn

Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Toolkit is available for anyone supporting older people.

It's full of practical guidance to help identify #malnutrition risk and provides easy to use screening tools

Order a Free Digital Toolkit: eatwellagewell.org.uk/toolkit

.@EWAW we're focusing on malnutrition screening, training & implementation of a new national framework for malnutrition. We're looking to recruit a p/time Policy Officer to promote & evidence the impact of older people & the need for action to be taken ▶️thefoodtrain.co.uk/index.php/vaca…

Our Eat Well Age Well Advice Line is open to anyone aged 65+, or anyone caring for an older person, who has concerns about appetite, eating well or unplanned weight loss.
Our friendly team are here to offer guidance and support.
0131 447 8151

Could you spot the signs that could indicate an older person is underweight?
Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training gives you the skills you need to identify those at risk & provide effective first line advice.
More info and dates here -> eatwellagewell.org.uk/raising-the-is…

Carers & care organisations can play a vital role in supporting older people at risk of #malnutrition .
Our training has been developed to support domiciliary carers to identify and address under-nutrition in older people.
Access training: bit.ly/3SpT2mG

Our next Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training session takes place on 2nd May.
Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of #malnutrition , learn the signs & symptoms and how to use simple screening tools.
BOOK HERE ---> eatwellagewell.org.uk/raising-the-is…

Do you know how to support an older person at risk of malnutrition?
Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training gives you the knowledge you need to identify those at risk & provide effective first line advice.
Dates & registration here -> form.jotform.com/240572585067361

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Carers & care organisations can play a vital role in supporting older people at risk of #malnutrition .
Our training has been developed to support domiciliary carers to identify and address under-nutrition in older people.
Access training: bit.ly/3SpT2mG

As we get older there can be a lot of changes in what and how much we eat. There is also a lot of conflicting advice out there!

Our Eat Well Age Well Advice line is managed by our Dietitian and is open for anyone aged 65+ looking for advice about their diet.

0131 447 8151

There are lots of ways to help an older person increase the nutritional content of their diet.
Our Staying Well and Nourished in Later Life booklet is available free online & is packed full of lots of tips and ideas that you can try.
Available at: eatwellagewell.org.uk/resources
#NHWeek

Today’s Top Tip
Fortified milk can boost protein & calorie intake. Add 2-4 tbs of milk powder to a pint of milk, stir until dissolved & use like regular milk for cereals, porridge, tea & coffee. Check out our demo & other drink ideas:
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=mdl_RE…
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It’s day 5 of #NHWeek & we’re talking about food fortification today!
Food fortification can be used to help increase the nutritional content of a person’s diet.
By adding simple ingredients you can increase the calories, protein or vitamins & minerals in a meal, snack or drink.

We think one of the best tips to keep #hydrated is to mix n’ match!
A fun activity is to have tasting sessions with older people to discover new drinks that they enjoy.
Try some of these options to help stay #hydrated .
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Today’s Top Tip
It can be tricky to remember to keep drinking enough fluids throughout the day, especially for an older person.
Why not try some of these cues to make keeping #hydrated much easier!
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Day 4 of #NHWeek is Thirsty Thursday. Good Hydration is key to staying healthy and older people can be at greater risk of becoming dehydrated due to a reduced sensation of thirst.
Check out our poster to learn more about staying hydrated. eatwellagewell.org.uk/images/StayHyd…

Carers & care organisations can play a vital role in supporting older people at risk of #malnutrition .
Our carers training has been developed to support domiciliary carers to identify and address under-nutrition in older people.
Access training: bit.ly/3SpT2mG

This #NHWeek we're pleased to announce the launch of our new E-Learning course.
Based on our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training, this is open to anyone who wants to improve their understanding of malnutrition & how they can help prevent it.
tinyurl.com/ye2ysxbm