Being dehydrated has been shown to increase risk of falls in older adults! Having variety & choice, knowing your volumes and avoiding those dehydration myths, can keep you well hydrated! @bda_dietitians #thinkfalls

Thanks OPNIG.Successful roll out of our new diet and exercise workshop for the prevention and management of sarcopenia, with physio Niamh Phelan @wicop💪Brilliant feedback with our oldest participant being 98 !

Our BDA Oncology Specialist Group Group has created a fantastic resource to help those with cancer (or their friends and relatives) understand different cancer diets - and how to know if they are making the right or wrong changes. Read it here and download the guide: buff.ly/3Dson0x

Great to have a @MaterFIT poster in the #IGSASM2021 today looking at vitamin D supplementation in older adults. Some fantastic presentations and posters through the day thank you Irish Gerontological Society

Give your opinion on nutrition care pathways for adults at risk of malnutrition living in the community. Answer a short online survey ⤵️ Healthcare professionals, patients, carers or patient advocates, community and voluntary services workers can participate. Pls RT 😊

Sharing an invite from EFAD for a free EFAD-ESDN Older Adult webinar “Preventing obesity, sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity” on January 27th at 7pm!! register.gotowebinar.com/register/11572…

Delighted to be part of an exciting event The Frailty Journey on the 17th May. Sign up now to get access to the jam packed educational event INDI BDA Older People Specialist Group Emerging INDI British Dietetic Association Kara_Cullen RD Emma Grant Sharon Kennelly

Launching our final infographic for the year Eating Well to Support your Memory. 8 Simple tips to Mediterranean Eating Style INDI Lorna King Emma Grant FrailtyCareBundle The Alzheimer Society of Ireland BDA Older People Specialist Group Emerging INDI

Congratulations to all OPNIG members that contributed to the development of these excellent resources, which our chair Susan Byrne discussed last night at #INDIResearch23

Really enjoyed being a part of this simulated scenario in #wicop.HSCPs , nurses and doctors working together identifying and treating malnutrition in an older adult. John Cooke marie doyle OPNIG INDI

Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists treat patients with conditions that put them at particular risk of malnutrition such as the frail elderly & those with long term conditions. Check out our new microsite for more information bit.ly/442bCaE

Our new PCN microsite bit.ly/442bCaE includes a number of new factsheets including one on initiating conversations about (unintentional) weight loss and diet bit.ly/3NUeosL

Great new resource -Healthy Eating for Older Adults 👏👏 Well done to everyone involved INDI OPNIG FoodSafetyAuthority Safefood HSE Ireland HSE/SECH (now part of HSE Dublin and South East) HealthyIreland Link 👇 gov.ie/en/publication…

IrSPEN Malnutrition Survey report in Irish Examiner: One-third of patients identified as malnourished on arrival to hospitals in Ireland irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4142… INDI Carel Le Roux Karen Boland

Updated 'Eating well with Parkinsons Disease' resource now avaiable 👏👇indi.ie/diseases,-alle…. Collaboration of registered dietitians, health care professionals, Parkinsons Ireland and people living with PD OPNIG INDI Parkinson's Ireland

First video launched in Nutrition and Aging well series...Sarcopenia and Nutrion for Older Adults.full link below 👇#Agingwell #sarcopenia #Nutritionforolderadults OPNIG

Check this out: new practical resources on nutrition, sarcopenia and ageing well. #itsnevertoolate Thanks to Lorna King for getting this started. Emma Grant Please share!! OPNIG BDA Older People Specialist Group Irish Gerontological Society IrSPEN ISCP

New video resource now available on 'Malnutrition and Older Adults' with practical tips from registered dietitians. Full link below 👇 #littleandoften #foodfortification #nutritionforagingwell Lorna King Aideen McGuinness / Bates OPNIG INDI

Today is World Sarcopenia Day Check out our infographic and link to a short nutrition education video developed by Registered Dietitians on Nutrition & Sarcopenia. #sarcopenia #musclehealth #healthyageing bit.ly/4nMD2vw