CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE TO NUTRITION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS

The HPPAE Cohort of 2013:

Presents

INTRODUCING:

CAITLIN BUTTERSERIN KULISHEK

COURTNEY ORTZLAUREN POLITO

ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN-CLAYTON

Why Nutrition and Caregiving?

Why is it Important?

5% of elderly live in long-term care facilities.

Most receive care by informal supports.

Perceived knowledge is greater than actual knowledge.

Malnutrition is twice as likely to occur with homebound older adults.

Methods

Top chronic conditions listed

• Alzheimer’s Disease /Dementia

• Cardiovascular issues • Diabetes • Depression and Anxiety • Arthritis

How often do you prepare meals for the individual

you care for? 4.50% 2.30%

6.80%

31.80%54.50%

NeverRarelySometimesFrequentlyAlways

What do caregivers need to know more about in regards to older adult nutrition?

• Top Responses: •Meal planning • Creating interest in eating • Community resources •Healthy/organic eating

How have you obtained information regarding the nutritional needs for the person you

provide care for in the past?

Top Responses • Internet • Reading • Professional/professional organization

Implications for site• Past research suggests that caregivers found

many resources to be “too detailed” • We have taken this into consideration and

made every attempt to create site that is user friendly and easy to navigate

• Past research has focused on physical health and nutrition

CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE TO NUTRITION