Presentation: Nutrition for Older Adults in Long-term Care

Staff Training for Older Adults in Long-term Care (LTC)

Ready-to-use geriatric nutrition training for long-term care staff. Includes case study, activities, and modifiable slides.

Product Overview

Empower your care team with this comprehensive, ready-to-use Nutrition for Older Adults in Long-term Care presentation—designed specifically for dietitians working in long-term care, assisted living, and hospice settings. This 35-slide PowerPoint in-service covers essential nutrition topics for older adults, helping staff understand risk factors, dietary interventions, and hydration strategies to improve Resident outcomes.

Whether you’re leading a group training or enhancing a dining companion program, this modifiable presentation saves time while delivering high-impact education.

Who It’s For

• Long-term care dietitians
• Assisted living and hospice dietitians
• Wellness professionals leading staff education
• Teams implementing dining support programs

 What’s Included

• 35-slide PowerPoint presentation (unbranded and editable)
• 1 hour 30-minute training format
• Topics covered:
  • Basic nutrition needs of older adults
  • Malnutrition and dehydration risk factors
  • Prevention-focused interventions
  • Therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and thickened liquids
• Interactive elements:
  • 1 real-life case study
  • 2 engaging staff activities
• Requires: Basic proficiency in PowerPoint

Why You’ll Love It

• Time-saving: No need to build a presentation from scratch
• Staff-ready: Ideal for in-service or onboarding sessions
• Modifiable: Tailor to your facility’s protocols and audience
• Impactful: Helps staff support nutrition and hydration for optimal Resident health
• Gratifying: Reinforces your leadership in quality care and education

Use It For

• Group staff training sessions
• Dining companion program education
• Nutrition-focused onboarding for new hires
• Annual in-service refreshers

This presentation is more than a slide deck—it’s a strategic tool to elevate staff understanding and Resident care. Equip your team with the knowledge they need to prevent malnutrition, support hydration, and deliver compassionate, informed nutrition care.