Food: more than just proper nutrition
An event organised by the Cuidas Network with the aim of encouraging reflection on mealtimes as a space for social interaction and wellbeing, highlighting some key aspects and sharing best practice.
Time: 10.00 am to 12.45 pm.
Programme:
Host: Beatriz Díaz Pérez, Head of the Quality and Knowledge Management Section. Institutional welcome address. Enrique Rodríguez Nuño, Director-General for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Older People. Department of Social Rights and Wellbeing of the Principality of Asturias.
1/ Key aspects of nutrition in long-term care. Álvaro García Soler, researcher at the Matia Foundation.
2/ Roundtable Discussion 1: The importance of textured food in improving the quality of life for people with swallowing difficulties.
- Fernando Martínez Cuervo, Director of Care, Quality and Safety at the Autonomous Body ERA.
- Patricia Gutiérrez García, occupational therapist, and Mónica Alonso Pérez, care assistant. Lada Day Centre for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
- Claudia Insua Collejo, doctor specialising in functional diversity; Patricia Rivera Loza, head of catering; and Cristina San José Fernández, catering coordinator. Ovida Residential Home for People with Functional Diversity.
3/ Experience Session 2: Environmental factors that contribute to a pleasant atmosphere during mealtimes.
- Nerea Álvarez Fernández, director, and Desiré Prieto Sariego, resident. Fraternidad Care Home.
- Paloma Ordieres Fernández, director, and Jessica López Viejo, occupational therapist. Colisée Plaza Real.
- Mónica Blanco Valdés, director, and Nazareth Díaz Berdejo, supervisor. La Guía and Somió Care Homes for the Elderly.
No prior registration is required, and you can access the event directly via this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/365241952122039?p=hKEvQswdu7QirdAnLF
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