Wellness programs in post-acute long-term care are vital for maintaining and enhancing residents' health, including their nutritional status, cognitive function, and overall functional capacity. This session will highlight the crucial role that RDNs play in facilitating the transition from acute to post-acute care through personalized nutrition plans. By implementing proactive nutrition interventions tailored to each resident's medical nutrition therapy needs, RDNs help preserve muscle mass, support cognitive function, and improve overall nutritional status.

These wellness programs adopt a holistic approach, integrating nutrition with physician, nursing, therapy, and social services to create a comprehensive healing environment. The collaboration between RDNs and other healthcare professionals ensures that nutritional strategies support the full spectrum of care, from physical recovery to social wellbeing. By the end of this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted benefits of wellness programs in post-acute long-term care and how nutrition can be a cornerstone of improving health outcomes for residents.

Planned with the Dietitians in Healthcare Communities DPG