CNA109 - Nutrition & Hydration: Hydration & the Older Adult (0.5 HR)

The nursing assistant will understand the importance of water for the health of older adults and develop skills to promote proper hydration in those under their care.

Objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of water to the overall health of older adults.
2. Describe the different types of dehydration and the related illnesses and physiological effects they can produce.
3. Explain why older adults are at risk of dehydration.
4. List hydration techniques.
5. Discuss dysphagia.
6. Explain fluid restriction.

Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.