Geriatric/Aging

Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
Complete resource needed by clinicians for review and update of acute-based MNT skills and knowledge. The text uses practice-oriented, case-based approach and evidence-based nutrition care plans. Advanced MNT begins with core concepts relating to assessments, as well as EN/PN nutrition, and then goes into specific disease states and specific needs for pediatric through elder care. Each book also offers an eBook version for download.

Digestive Wellness
This high-quality self-study course is a deep dive into gut health from popular author, educator, and speaker, Liz Lipski, PhD, CNS, FACN, IFCP and Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics member. Her book and video self-study program cover the 5th edition book content, plus 10 hours of video, 9 cooking demonstrations, and includes 48 handouts, assessment tools, recipes, and more. The book must be purchased separately.

End of Life Nutrition, 3rd Edition
Insightful, updated monograph on nutrition intervention in the hospice, long-term care, and home settings. Discussion is on ethics, culture, providing emotional support, patient’s last wishes, palliative nutrition care, and what to expect as a person dies.

Guide to Drug Food Interactions
Excellent resource full of clinical pearls! The book is a detailed guide on 500 of the most prescribed drugs and their influence on or by foods. Medications can contribute to nutritional deficiencies, and foods can alter the absorption of many drugs.

How Not to Die 2020 (CHES)
This course is only for CHES professionals.
Wealth of nutrition science! Strong advocate of plant-based nutrition. The author, Michael Greger, MD, maintains a huge database of nutrition studies for his website, NutritionFacts.org, and this book condenses that data into healthy eating guidelines. The book has 134 pages of references that support his recommendations.

Integrative Geriatric Medicine
Next Step Clinical Course
Everyone over 50 years needs this book! Latest research on prevention/delay of chronic diseases, age degeneration, and biochemical changes. For practitioners in outpatient, nursing homes, and other settings. Therapies can be safer and more cost effective. From the Weil Integrative Medicine Library.

Integrative Geriatric Medicine (CHES)
This course is only for CHES practitioners.
Everyone over 50 years needs this book! Latest research on prevention/delay of chronic diseases, age degeneration, and biochemical changes. For practitioners in outpatient, nursing homes, and other settings. Therapies can be safer and more cost effective. From the Weil Integrative Medicine Library.

Keep Sharp
New York Times Best Seller! This course is a comprehensive review of the evidence-based research regarding cognitive longevity. Sanjay Gupta, MD, CNN medical correspondent, discusses protecting the brain from decline and providing resiliency if it has begun.

Living with Parkinson’s Disease
This topic was requested by RDNs for a new course! Dr. Okun is a world authority on Parkinson’s Disease and how to maintain quality of life for PD patients and their caretakers. Learn therapies for weight management, gastroparesis, drooling, bowel and urinary issues. CDCES, CHES approved.

Medical Management of Type 2 Diabetes, 8th Ed.
New edition! As Type 2 diabetes continues to rise in prevalence around the world, it is important for clinicians to stay current and choose the most effective interventions. This edition covers oral medications, diet and lifestyle modifications, insulin regimens, and the latest clinical guidelines from ADA.

Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine 2021
This book is very readable and attention-grabbing! It is known that many chronic diseases have their roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. Modern research shows nutrition can optimize its function along with other good lifestyle decisions. The book answers the questions: Why at times do antioxidants do more harm than good? What’s the connection between heart disease and Alzheimer’s, or infertility and hearing loss?

Nutrition & Diagnosis-Related Care
For over 35 years, Sylvia Escott-Stump’s popular book, which is reviewed by practicing and academic nutrition experts, has been the go-to clinical nutrition resource for practitioners wanting to update or refresh their knowledge. The book covers evidence-based therapies and practice guidance on 270 clinical conditions.

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult 2020
Updated with the latest scientific and evidence-based guidelines this guide is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. Excellent resource for working with patients in the community, in public health, hospital, and long-term care settings. Covers the unique chronic diseases, physiological changes, and nutritional needs of this aging population. The book offers 5 CPE hours from AND on top of the hours we offer.

Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Pocket Guide
This 3rd edition has updated images depicting micronutrient deficiencies, degrees of fat and muscle wasting, and expanded guidance on laboratory assays for vitamin and mineral status. It provides essential tools for malnutrition and micronutrient assessment, documentation, and coding.

Nutrition for the Older Adult, 3rd Edition

Nutrition for the Older Adult, 3rd Edition (CHES)
This course is only for CHES practitioners.
Totally updated and expanded with new health guidelines, case studies, and clinical conditions. Excellent resource for working in hospitals, nursing homes, and public health. Covers the unique physiological changes and nutritional needs of this aging population as well as clinical guidelines.

Nutrition in Clinical Practice
Written by physicians with nutrition expertise for practicing clinicians. It is evidence-based nutrition therapy across the full expanse of health and disease. New data from hundreds of studies is included in this edition along with enhanced coverage of controversial topics.

Nutritional and Integrative Strategies in Cardiovascular Medicine
Clinicians need this exciting book! Despite aggressive pharmaceutical and surgical interventions, coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the number #1 killer. Learn evidence-based nutrition and integrative therapies by leading experts in cardiovascular medicine.

The Hormone Cure 2021
New York Times Bestseller! Use nutrition to rebalance hormones as a young woman through menopause. Covers low thyroid or progesterone, high androgen and cortisol levels, PMS, ovarian cysts, and hot flashes. Excellent resource!