Supplements for Healthy Aging
Course Overview
As the population ages, maintaining both physical and cognitive health becomes increasingly important. In recent years, the use of dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, fibers, and proteins, has gained significant attention for their potential to improve various aspects of health. Older adults may turn to these supplements to address age-related deficiencies, enhance physical vitality, and support cognitive function. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the role of supplements in promoting well-being among older adults.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- List the dietary supplements most commonly used for age-related changes.
- Explain the safety concerns associated with the use of natural products in older adults.
- Discuss the risks and benefits of common vitamin and mineral supplements that may be used by older adults.
- Review the evidence for the use of dietary supplements for age-related changes in physical health.
- Describe the proposed and actual effects of dietary supplements for dementia.
About the Author/Presenter
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician
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