Registrations open for the new course on the role of nutrition

Masterclass on "Effective care of older patients with swallowing difficulties"
May 18-20, 2016
Venice International University


European Interdisciplinary Council on Ageing, European Society of Swallowing Disorders and The European Union Geriatric Medicine Society are glad to announce the second translational training course to review the evidence-based role of nutrition in older patients with swallowing difficulties.

The course will focus on:
• Dysphagia diagnosis and treatment in older adults
• Practicalities of managing risk for complications
• Care needs for malnutrition, dehydration, and frailty

The program is tailored for geriatricians, GPs, other medical specialists and allied health care professionals.


ACCREDITATION: An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event.


MEDICAL FACULTY
Pere Clavé (ES)
Marcello Maggio (IT)
David Smithard (UK)
Renée Speyer (AU)
Sonja Suntrup-Krüger (DE)
Rainer Wirth (DE)


REGISTRATION
Registration fee: €500 (Including meals, class materials).
Accommodation: €250(single room), €400 (double room)

Registration closes on April 30.
Register to the event through the registration form

SCHOLARSHIP
Five scholarships for a total of €1200 are available.
The scholarship will cover the registration fee, the accommodation in single room and travel expenses (limited).

Venue: Venice International University, San Servolo Island, Venice - Italy
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Check the list of the course partners here.