Assessment and Management of Frailty and Sarcopenia through appropriate Nutrition and Exercise Strategies - HSCP Funded
| Venue | St James' Hospital Dublin |
| Contact Hours | 7 |
| Event Type | HSCP Funded |
| Presenter Details | Dietetics: Lorna King Aideen McGuiness Physiotherapy & exercise: Brendan Egan Katie Hayes Kieron Connelly |
| Refreshments Included | Yes |
| Free Event | No |
| How to Book | Complete expression of interest form |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Total Event Cost | 25.00 |
| Date | 7 Dec 2023 09:00 - 7 Dec 2023 16:30 |
| Pricing | |
| Member | €25.00 |
| Non Member | €25.00 |
This 1-day course will cover key aspects of assessment and management of frailty and sarcopenia from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course will include an overview of appropriate nutrition and exercise strategies.
Date: Thursday 7th December 2023
Time: 0930-1700
Location: St James’s Hospital
Learning Objectives
- Understand how an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to the management of sarcopenia and frailty i.e. nutrition (dietetics) and exercise (physiotherapy) will benefit service users.
- Understand the value of exercise, nutrition and skeletal muscle health in prevention and management of sarcopenia and frailty in the older person
- Identify appropriate methods of nutritional and physical activity assessment specifically for frailty and sarcopenia
- Discuss the most recent guidelines and emerging approaches for exercise and nutrition interventions in older adults for the prevention and/or management of sarcopenia and frailty in the context of supporting a multidisciplinary approach
This course has been funded by the National HSCP Office. Places will be offered to those working in publicly funded healthcare service only.
Offers are processed based off caseload and service needs
Applications close on Monday 16th October at 12 midday.
Event Application Form
If you are approved for this event, the price will be €25.00
