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Malnutrition TF

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The Malnutrition Task Force believes preventing malnutrition is essential to ensure older people live more fulfilling and independent lives

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Welcome to #ThirstyThursday. Join us today to hear all about #hydration, including tips to avoid and spot signs of #dehydration. Get involved with #UKMAW2024 - check out our website for advice on hydration, including practical steps to help yourself: bit.ly/3YCgkf5

Welcome to #ThirstyThursday.
 
Join us today to hear all about #hydration, including tips to avoid and spot signs of #dehydration.
 
Get involved with #UKMAW2024 - check out our website for advice on hydration, including practical steps to help yourself: bit.ly/3YCgkf5
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Hear from internationally renowned experts on the importance and challenges of maintaining good health through good hydration, and innovations currently being tested across England at the Hydration Health Summit today. More info: bit.ly/3YF8Fwf #ThirstyThursday

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Did you know that water makes up over two-thirds of the healthy human body? Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than you take in. This #ThirstyThursday, share your advice on how best to communicate the warning signs of #dehydration. #UKMAW2024

Did you know that water makes up over two-thirds of the healthy human body? Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than you take in.
 
This #ThirstyThursday, share your advice on how best to communicate the warning signs of #dehydration.
 
#UKMAW2024
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Hydration Health Sumitt Dr Bharant Patel talking about UTIs and making us laugh 🤦‍♀️ Thirsty Thursday #UKMAW2024

Hydration Health Sumitt Dr Bharant Patel talking about UTIs and making us laugh 🤦‍♀️ Thirsty Thursday #UKMAW2024
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Dehydration is a common cause of hospital admission and can slow down recovery time. As we age, we start to naturally feel less thirsty so it’s important to keep an eye on how much you’re drinking throughout the day. Use #UKMAW2024 and #ThirstyThursday to spread the word!

Dehydration is a common cause of hospital admission and can slow down recovery time. As we age, we start to naturally feel less thirsty so it’s important to keep an eye on how much you’re drinking throughout the day.
 
Use #UKMAW2024 and #ThirstyThursday to spread the word!
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Join us in taking action! We’re sharing insights, resources, and tips to help you and your community stay healthy and well-nourished. Proactive steps now can prevent malnutrition risk down the line. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day! #UKMAW2024

Join us in taking action!
 
We’re sharing insights, resources, and tips to help you and your community stay healthy and well-nourished. Proactive steps now can prevent malnutrition risk down the line. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day! #UKMAW2024
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What are your tips for staying nourished during the colder months? Share your advice, and let’s raise awareness together! Remember to Ask, Look, Listen for signs of malnutrition - every action counts. #AskLookListen #UKMAW2024 #TakeAction

What are your tips for staying nourished during the colder months?
 
Share your advice, and let’s raise awareness together! Remember to Ask, Look, Listen for signs of malnutrition - every action counts.
 
#AskLookListen #UKMAW2024 #TakeAction
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Did you know that BAPEN UK has a Malnutrition Self-Screening Tool? It's available as an online tool for patients or their families and carers. Together, we can take action to detect and treat malnutrition. For more information follow this link ➡️ bit.ly/3WdoAzy

Did you know that <a href="/BAPENUK/">BAPEN UK</a> has a Malnutrition Self-Screening Tool? It's available as an online tool for patients or their families and carers. Together, we can   take action to detect and treat malnutrition.
 
For more information follow this link ➡️ bit.ly/3WdoAzy
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Heading into winter, it’s vital to monitor our nutritional intake. If you think you or a loved one may be at risk of malnutrition, reach out to a healthcare professional. Follow these 5 steps to start safeguarding your health #UKMAW2024 #WinterHealth #TakeAction

Heading into winter, it’s vital to monitor our nutritional intake.
 
If you think you or a loved one may be at risk of malnutrition, reach out to a healthcare professional.

Follow these 5 steps to start safeguarding your health
 
#UKMAW2024 #WinterHealth #TakeAction
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The Malnutrition Awareness and Prevention Network is a forum that brings together organisations and individuals with interests in older people, food & communities to combine efforts to influence awareness and action on malnutrition. Interested? Check out ➡️bit.ly/3YG8LE0

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It’s been a great week for #UKMAW2024, but we’re not finished yet! Join us this weekend as we look back at the highlights of the week, showcasing key learnings and resources shared. Let’s continue to take action and make a difference. Stay tuned! #TakeAction #WeekInReview

It’s been a great week for #UKMAW2024, but we’re not finished yet!
 
Join us this weekend as we look back at the highlights of the week, showcasing key learnings and resources shared. Let’s continue to take action and make a difference. Stay tuned!
 
#TakeAction #WeekInReview
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It’s the weekend of #UKMAW2024! We want to take the chance to reflect on our highlights of the week, and continue to read your experiences of preventable malnutrition. Don't hesitate to get in touch with your insights and your own highlights of the week!

It’s the weekend of #UKMAW2024!
 
We want to take the chance to reflect on our highlights of the week, and continue to read your experiences of preventable malnutrition.
 
Don't hesitate to get in touch with your insights and your own highlights of the week!
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Were you able to tune in to our #UKMAW2024 Learning Event? If so, what was something you took away from the event that will help improve your care or practice? And if you were unable to attend, don’t worry! We’ll be sharing recordings of the sessions on our website soon.

Were you able to tune in to our #UKMAW2024 Learning Event? If so, what was something you took away from the event that will help improve your care or practice?
 
And if you were unable to attend, don’t worry! We’ll be sharing recordings of the sessions on our website soon.
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Although today is the penultimate day of #UKMAW2024, there’s still time for you to get involved. 💡What was your #ChallengeTuesday? 💡Do you have a colleague you particularly admire? 💡What key thing have you learnt this week that you'll remember moving forwards?

Although today is the penultimate day of #UKMAW2024, there’s still time for you to get involved.

    đź’ˇWhat was your #ChallengeTuesday?
    đź’ˇDo you have a colleague you particularly admire?
    đź’ˇWhat key thing have you learnt this week that you'll remember moving forwards?
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An estimated 50,000 pensioners will be pushed into poverty next year due to cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment. The Government must think again. Help to protect struggling pensioners- sign our petition 👉 bit.ly/3A4hoyo theguardian.com/society/2024/n…

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Last night we attended the Hertfordshire Care Awards. We were nominated for the Contribution to Care Award. Although we didn’t win the award, we are all winners for seeing the difference our services make to our clients’ lives! Congratulations to Druglink for coming first place!

Last night we attended the Hertfordshire Care Awards. We were nominated for the Contribution to Care Award. Although we didn’t win the award, we are all winners for seeing the difference our services make to our clients’ lives! Congratulations to Druglink for coming first place!
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Tip of the Week - Food First shared by @EatwellScot Food fortification can be used to help increase the nutritional content of a person’s diet. By adding simple ingredients you can increase the calories, protein or vitamins & minerals in a meal, snack or drink.

Tip of the Week - Food First shared by @EatwellScot Food fortification can be used to help increase the nutritional content of a person’s diet. By adding simple ingredients you can increase the calories, protein or vitamins &amp; minerals in a meal, snack or drink.
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New BGS report found on average in England, there is 1 nurse specialising in older people’s healthcare per 120 people aged 85+. We are calling for accurate and complete data about the numbers of nurses and AHPs working with older people Jugdeep Dhesi buff.ly/0IFXK4K

New BGS report found on average in England, there is 1 nurse specialising in older people’s healthcare per 120 people aged 85+. We are calling for accurate and complete data about the numbers of nurses and AHPs working with older people <a href="/JKDhesi/">Jugdeep Dhesi</a> buff.ly/0IFXK4K
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The shift to 'digital first' has created significant barriers for older people who are not online, leaving many struggling to access essential services Sign our petition to ensure everyone has access to easy to use offline alternatives 👉 bit.ly/48Y4K0K

The shift to 'digital first' has created significant barriers for older people who are not online, leaving many struggling to access essential services

Sign our petition to ensure everyone has access to  easy to use offline alternatives 👉  bit.ly/48Y4K0K