March 13, 2017
Developed for Direct Service Providers, this workshop reviews the importance of identifying risk factors, nutrition, and adaptive strategies involved in supporting individuals with their mealtime experience.
Participants will learn:
- Strategies to maximize independence at mealtime
- Risks for adults with developmental disabilities
- Impact of the environment on eating
- Physical mechanisms of swallowing
- Importance of positioning and adaptive equipment
- Nutrition in health and food modifications
- Effective oral care and oral hygiene
- How the senses affect the mealtime experience
- Mealtime management for persons with dementia
- Techniques and specialized products available to ensure food and liquid are prepared at the safest texture and consistency
Thursday, April 27, 9am – 4pm
Canad Inns, 1824 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg, MB
Registration Begins at 8:30 am
Healthy Mid-Morning Break, Soup & Salad Lunch and Refreshments Provided
Early Bird before April 13, 2017 $125/person
Regular Rate: $150/person
Click here to Register!
For more information, email Audrey Beaudry or call: 204.256.4301 ext 2320.