Gerontology - Hydration

Pathway Contributor: Susan Firus

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
Master of Arts, Registered Dietitian

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editor PEN
• Advocate for Child Nutrition & Type I Diabetes
• Chair of Mindful Eating Counselling Working Group

Practice Focus:
Diabetes

Contributions:

• Is it possible to improve the hydration status of mildly/moderately dehydrated institutionalized elderly who are physically able to consume liquids without the use of intravenous or subcutaneous infusion?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Is hypodermoclysis an effective, safe and suitable alternative to intravenous rehydration in the mildly/moderately dehydrated elderly person in a long-term care facility?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Gerontology - Hydration Background

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  Role: Reviewer