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Continuing Education Contact Hours: 1.00

Course Objectives

As the number of elderly patients increases, professional caregivers must become knowledgeable about the special healthcare needs of the geriatric population. Undesired weight loss and malnutrition in the elderly are significant problems, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Residents of long term care facilities are at special risk. This in-service in simple terms will give the professional caregiver the knowledge and tools necessary to identify adult failure to thrive.


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