Feeding Difficulties and the Aging Adult

In this video, Julia Henderson-Kalb discusses Feeding Difficulties and the Aging Adult, focusing on the 4M of Age-Friendly Care: Mobility. This content is part of the CNA Apprenticeship Series and the Age-Friendly Health System video library and supports all health providers in delivering person-centered, age-friendly care.
This series is developed as part of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and also serves as a valuable resource for nursing staff (RN, LPN), medication technicians, activity department, SW, counselors, and MFTs, physicians (including residents and fellows), administrative staff, support staff (housekeeping, facilities, kitchen), pastoral Staff, therapists (speech, occupational, and physical therapists), and family and friends.
👤 Presenter: Julia Henderson-Kalb, OTD, OTR/L, Associate Professor, MOT Program Director, Saint Louis University
⏱️ Length: 41m52s
📌 Topics Covered:
Why it is important to consider feeding difficulties for individuals
What affects people’s ability to feed themselves
Ways to help individuals you work with to feed themselves OR how you can most effectively feed them
📣 This video is intended to support training and discussion. Please feel free to share with colleagues or use in staff development meetings.
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