Advanced Dietary Solutions for Long-Term Care Webinar Series, Part 3 | Innovative Hydration Strategies - Enhancing Fluid Intake and Preventing Dehydration

Originally Held and Recorded: May 20, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT

Location: Virtual

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Content: Hydration is essential for maintaining the overall health and well-being of residents in long-term care settings, yet dehydration remains a common and serious issue in the elderly population. This session will explore innovative strategies and best practices for improving hydration in long-term care facilities, ensuring that residents stay well-hydrated and experience fewer hydration-related complications. From advanced hydration monitoring tools to creative beverage solutions and food options with high water content, this session will equip care providers with practical, effective techniques to optimize hydration for better health outcomes.

Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to: 

1. Discover creative beverage options that can enhance hydration.
2. Discuss appealing preparation of hydrating foods.
3. Identify new tools to help monitor hydration levels and encourage fluid intake.
4. Utilize strategies to adapt fluids to meet residents' safety needs.
5. Create a hydration-friendly environment.

Audience: This program is appropriate for owners, directors, administrators, directors of nursing, nursing, dietitians, dietary managers, dietary staff, and direct care staff in nursing facilities and assisted living communities.

Facilitator: Julie Halfpop, RDN,  LD, Director of Nutrition Services, Martin Bros.

Format: Virtual only. The recordings and handouts are linked in the "Education" tab of your member profile.  If you need technical assistance, please call 402-435-3551 or email [email protected]. 

Registration Information: Registration includes part three of the three-part webinar series. To register for the full series, click here. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NHCA office at 402-435-3551. 

CE Credit: 1 hours of continuing education are available. Please defer to your licensing board or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.

Nursing: 1 Nursing Contact Hours awarded from IBON Provider #396

Handouts: Upon registration, a link to handouts will be available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.

Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation, which is available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.

Substitution and Refund Policy: Please notify NHCA as soon as possible if you are unable to attend an event. Substitutions: Allowed until the start of the event. Webinars: No refunds will be issued. Other Events: A full refund, minus a service charge of $25 per person per day, will be issued.

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