OVERVIEW

The Elderly Adult: Impact of Aging on the Body is organized by HomeCEU.

Course Description:
The Elderly Adult: Impact of Aging on the Body provides information on expected changes with aging. All systems in the body including the respiratory system, sensory system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system and muscular system affect the swallow. Aging impacts each system creating more challenges for the elderly with mastication, swallow, digestion and nutrition/hydration.

These changes require modifications and compensatory strategies to be implemented. Knowing what is a temporary versus a permanent change can help us problem solve appropriate modifications and strategies at mealtime.

Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on determining appropriate compensatory strategies and modifications that would be beneficial for improved nutrition and hydration.

Course Objectives:
• Identify how body systems are impaired with aging
• List three changes in the swallow that occur with normal aging
• Identify the impact of aging on mastication and dentition