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Title: An Introduction To Empowering Older Adults With Assistive Technology to Shop, Cook and Eat


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An Introduction To Empowering Older Adults With
Assistive Technology to Shop, Cook and Eat
Educator Name, CO. contact info.
  • COACH Project
  • Funded by the USDA-CSREES
  • Grant 2007 04890 awarded to
  • Oklahoma State University
  • (W. Brosi, J. Johnston, J. Hermann, L. Jaco)

2
Aging In The US
  • 1 in 5 US citizens will be over 65 by 2030.
  • The largest surge of growth will be among those
    85.

3
Overview Of The Curriculum / Lesson Content
  • Aging associated changes
  • Importance of nutrition in later life
  • The role of shopping, cooking, and eating on the
    physical and social well-being of adults
  • Value of AT and older adult quality of life
  • Meet Ida

4
Meet Ida A General Introduction
5
Guiding Notion
  • Engagement Informal Support Formal
    Support
  • (older adult) (family)
    (community)
  • Empowerment
  • Positive outcomes for using AT to
  • shop, cook, eat for positive health

6
The Whole Person Approach To Healthy Aging
7
Within The Individual, Family and Community
8
Importance of Nutrition In Aging
  • Healthy eating and physical activity can improve
    quality of life
  • Help keep the body healthy
  • Lower the risk of some disease conditions

9
Nutrient Needs Of Older Adults
  • Although the nutritional needs of older adults
    are about the same as for younger adults, there
    are a few differences
  • As a result, older adults need to pay attention
    to the quality of their diet

10
Nutrient Needs of Older Adults
  • Water
  • Calories
  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Fiber
  • Vitamins and Minerals

11
Meeting Nutrient Needs
  • The USDA Daily Food Plan is the best tool to help
    older adults get the variety and amount of
    nutrients they need every day

12
USDA Daily Food Plan
  • The amount of food recommended from each USDA
    Daily Food Plan food groups is based on calorie
    needs
  • Calorie needs for older adults vary widely from
    1,600 to 2,600 calories per day based on gender,
    age and activity level
  • Personalized nutrition recommendations based on
    gender, age and activity can be found at
    www.choosemyplate.gov

13
Shopping, Cooking Eating
  • Many physical, psychological, sociological, and
    economic factors may affect older adults
    abilities to shop, cook, and eat.
  • Older adults who have difficulty with shopping,
    cooking, and eating are at higher nutritional
    risk.

14
The Importance Of Definition of AT
  • AT is any device or piece of equipment that is
    used to increase, maintain, or improve functional
    capability.
  • AT tools exist to assist individuals with
    sensory, dexterity, and mobility, along with
    other dimensions.
  • Guidelines for selecting AT

15
Guidelines For Selecting Assistive Technology
  • Determine the goal
  • Complete assessments
  • Choose a device/system
  • Select a vendor
  • Seek funding
  • Determine training needs
  • Conduct Follow-up

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Why Assistive Technology?
  • Many individuals have needs that go unmet.
  • This compromises
  • Safety
  • Independence
  • For example
  • Results
  • Empowerment
  • Increased quality of life
  • And many other benefits

17
Examples of AT Tools and Gadgets
18
Folding Shopping Cart
  • Description
  • Heavy-gauge, water-repellent vinyl cart with
    smooth rolling wheels
  • Ideal for toting books, groceries, laundry,
    beach supplies, etc.
  • Assists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Mobility
  • During shopping
  • Post-shopping

19
EZ Carry Handle
  • Description
  • Arthritis friendly handle
  • Designed to carry grocery bags, shopping bags,
    etc.
  • Can hold up to 50 lbs.
  • Assists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Mobility
  • During shopping
  • Post-shopping

20
Make N Take EZ Carry Handle
21
Low Vision kit (writing guides, 20/20 pen, bold
paper, bumps)
  • Description
  • Writing tools for adults with vision problems
  • Assists With
  • Sensory
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Pre-shopping
  • During shopping

22
Double Spatula Turner
  • Description
  • Nylon coated, joined spatulas
  • Allows you to firmly grasp food
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Assists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Cooking

23
Rocking T-Knife w/Case
  • Description
  • Large, wooden handle
  • Stainless steel, double-edged blade
  • Makes cutting food easier, requiring less
    strength dexterityAssists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Mobility
  • Cooking
  • Eating

24
Nosey Drinking Cup
  • Description
  • Tumbler has a cutout for nose
  • Allows for proper head/neck positioning when
    swallowing
  • Assists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Mobility
  • Eating

25
Food Bumper Guard
  • Description
  • Practical for people who tend to push food off
    the plate
  • Plastic bumpers fit plate diameters 9 to 11
    inches.Assists With
  • Strength, dexterity, stamina
  • Sensory
  • Mobility
  • Eating

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Considerations For Funding AT
  • Types
  • Public, private, low-interest loans
  • Factors that are considered when qualifying
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Income
  • Is it for education? Work? A medical need?
  • Information needed before calling Oklahoma ABLE
    Tech 800-257-1705 or 888-885-5588

27
Importance Of Support
  • Individual
  • Family Communication
  • Active listening
  • Shared goals
  • Decision making
  • Community Engagement

28
Thank You
Educator Name, County, Contact
Information Oklahoma ABLE Tech 800-257-1705 OR
888-885-5588 http//okabletech.okstate.edu
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