1. CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE TO NUTRITION: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALS CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS The HPPAE Cohort of 2013: Presents

2. INTRODUCING: CAITLIN BUTTERS ERIN KULISHEK COURTNEY ORTZ LAUREN POLITO ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN-CLAYTON

3. Why Nutrition and Caregiving?

4. Why is it Important?

5. 5% of elderly live in long-term care facilities. Most receive care by informal supports. Perceived knowledge is greater than actual knowledge. Malnutrition is twice as likely to occur with homebound older adults.

6. Methods

7. Top chronic conditions listed Alzheimer’s Disease /Dementia Cardiovascular issues Diabetes Depression and Anxiety Arthritis

8. How often do you prepare meals for the individual you care for?

9. What do caregivers need to know more about in regards to older adult nutrition? Top Responses: Meal planning Creating interest in eating Community resources Healthy/organic eating

10. How have you obtained information regarding the nutritional needs for the person you provide care for in the past? Top Responses Internet Reading Professional/professional organization

11. Implications for site Past research suggests that caregivers found many resources to be “too detailed” We have taken this into consideration and made every attempt to create site that is user friendly and easy to navigate Past research has focused on physical health and nutrition

12. CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE TO NUTRITION