Healthy Eating Conversations with Older Adults

Date/Time: February 28, 2023, 2pm-3pm ET

Summary: This webinar from the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE) will focus on engaging older adult patients in tailored conversations about nutrition, giving further context to standard dietary guidelines for this population. Participants will examine approaches to troubleshooting common patient barriers to healthy eating, including access and limited cooking experience.

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to

  • Understand the impact of aging on eating behaviors and nutritional needs 
  • Explain the importance of considering cultural background, food preferences, and available social network when developing or recommending meal plans  
  • Apply shared strategies for identifying and promoting available community resources focused on reducing older adult malnutrition 

View the recording here