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Digital Seminar

Nutritional Strategies for Improving Quality of Life with Parkinson's Disease

$129.99 Standard

Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN, is a writer and registered dietitian nutritionist. She will review the role of nutrition in improving quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. Attendees will gain a better understanding of nutrition strategies for symptom management and how proper nutrition, especially preventing or treating malnutrition, can lead to better patient outcomes. Learn what and how commonly prescribed medications can impact nutrition status and nutrition strategies for increasing efficacy.

Here's What You'll Learn


Malnutrition 
  • Importance of preventing malnutrition for better patient outcomes 
  • Changing dietary needs 
  • Risk factors for people with PD 
  • Tips for prevention and treatment 
Nutrition Strategies for Symptom Management 
  • Constipation 
  • Diarrhea 
  • Gastroparesis 
  • Nausea and vomiting  
  • Changes to taste and smell 
  • Reflux 
  • Low blood pressure/orthostatic hypotension 
Bone Health 
  • Bone mineral density and osteoporosis 
  • Common (and often missed) vitamin deficiencies that contribute 
  • Nutrition and lifestyle strategies 
Dysphagia  
  • Working with healthcare team 
  • The role of artificial nutrition support 
Medications 
  • Common medications and potential diet-related side effects 
  • Protein timing to improve efficacy of Levodopa 
End of Life Care 

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Esther L Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN

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Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and writer. In her virtual private practice, Esther specializes in palliative nutrition, helping people living with serious illness, including neurodegenerative disorders, plus families and caregivers. She helps her clients improve their quality of life and manage their symptoms through nutrition and lifestyle choices.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Esther Ellis maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Duke University Health System and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Esther Ellis has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS078470
Duration:
2 hours, 24 minutes
Copyright:
Aug 19, 2022
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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