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Heather Keller

Heather Keller, PhD, RD, FDC University of Waterloo Principal Investigator: 2017 Knowledge Translation Grant — More-2-Eat Phase 2: spread and scaling up of improved nutrition care processes to detect and treat malnutrition for older adults in hospital (KT2017-01) 2014 (Fall) Strategic Impact Grant — More-2-Eat: Nutrition care pathway and optimized protein supplementation for malnourished elderly patients (SIG 2014F-08) 2013 Catalyst…

HSO launches public review on draft National Long-Term Care Services Standard

On January 27, Health Standards Organization (HSO) launched its public review phase for the draft National Long-Term Care Services Standard being developed by its Long-Term Care (LTC) Services Standard Technical Committee. Based on research, clinical and technical expertise, input from committee members with lived experience, and extensive public consultation, the draft standard will provide all LTC…

CFN researchers publish nutrition & physical activity clinical practice guidelines

In a just-released article in The Journal of Frailty & Aging, CFN researchers provide evidence-based nutrition and physical activity clinical practice guidelines. The guidelines are designed to help healthcare providers make informed decisions on the effective management of frailty and pre-frailty using nutrition and physical activity interventions. Article Lorbergs, A. L., Prorok, J.C., Holroyd-Leduc, J.,…

5 Minutes on Frailty Video Series Launch

The Canadian Frailty Network is launching a series of videos focused on the various aspects of frailty. Delivered in 5 minute, bite-sized features, this video series aims to deliver information about frailty risk, management and prevention to all Canadians, but in particular, older adults and their family/friend caregivers. The series launched during Nutrition Month and featured…

2020 SSA Awardees

Congratulations to all 2020 Summer Student Awardees and their Supervisors. Meet the future of frailty care! Julie Beitel is a third-year Nutrition student in the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan. She will be starting her dietetic practicum in Regina, SK in the fall of this year. Julie is excited for...

Diet and Nutrition

Good nutrition is essential for cell and tissue repair, for daily activities, and to keep people healthy, happy, and well. As we age, our dietary and nutrition needs change. Being aware of these changes and adjusting your eating habits can help prevent you from developing frailty. When we talk about “diet,” we’re talking about the...

Frailty in the Spotlight on ZoomerTV

Filmed on September 25 in Toronto, this episode features nutrition, activity and frailty experts as they address the important issue of frailty and give great advice on reducing your risk of developing frailty. Thank you to our expert guests below: John Muscedere, CFN Scientific Director & CEO Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod of BodyBreak Barbara…

Navigating the System

Navigating the healthcare system can be tricky, even for people who are experienced with it. CFN recognizes this and has created this page to help guide your interactions with the system. Preparing for Doctors Appointments Preparing for appointments will allow you to make the best use of your time with your healthcare professional, especially when...

Fighting frailty with food: early screening for malnutrition in hospitals

If you’re over 65 and you’re in the hospital for more than two days, there is a 45 per cent chance you’re malnourished. In other words, you might not be getting enough of the calories or nutrients you need to recover from your illness or injury. As a result, you might have to stay longer…

Fighting frailty with food: early screening for malnutrition in hospitals

If you’re over 65 and you’re in the hospital for more than two days, there is a 45 per cent chance you’re malnourished. In other words, you might not be getting enough of the calories or nutrients you need to recover from your illness or injury. As a result, you might have to stay longer…