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Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes
Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes
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This book provides practical advice and solutions for maintaining and improving mealtime abilities for people with dementia, promoting better nutrition, socialisation, and food enjoyment. It covers topics such as the physical act of eating and drinking, creating a comfortable dining environment, and dealing with common issues.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 264 pages
\n Publication date: 21 January 2019
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Maintaining and improving mealtime abilities is crucial for individuals with dementia, as cognitive decline can lead to malnutrition and related issues. This research-informed book provides practical solutions to make the most of mealtimes for increased nutritional intake, socialization, and food enjoyment. It discusses the physical act of eating and drinking, creating a comfortable and friendly dining environment, using appropriate tableware, and dealing with common issues such as swallowing and choking.
The book emphasizes the importance of person-centered dementia care, which involves understanding the individual's preferences, needs, and abilities. It suggests strategies to promote independence and autonomy during mealtimes, such as offering choices and allowing for self-feeding.
Furthermore, the book provides tips and techniques for caregivers and healthcare professionals to support individuals with dementia during mealtimes, including communication strategies, environmental modifications, and nutritional support.
By implementing these simple and cost-effective solutions, caregivers and healthcare professionals can help individuals with dementia maintain their quality of life and improve their mealtime abilities.
Maintaining and improving mealtime abilities is crucial for individuals with dementia, as cognitive decline can lead to malnutrition and related issues. This research-informed book provides practical solutions to make the most of mealtimes for increased nutritional intake, socialization, and food enjoyment. It discusses the physical act of eating and drinking, creating a comfortable and friendly dining environment, using appropriate tableware, and dealing with common issues such as swallowing and choking.
The book emphasizes the importance of person-centered dementia care, which involves understanding the individual's preferences, needs, and abilities. It suggests strategies to promote independence and autonomy during mealtimes, such as offering choices and allowing for self-feeding.
Furthermore, the book provides tips and techniques for caregivers and healthcare professionals to support individuals with dementia during mealtimes, including communication strategies, environmental modifications, and nutritional support.
By implementing these simple and cost-effective solutions, caregivers and healthcare professionals can help individuals with dementia maintain their quality of life and improve their mealtime abilities.
\n Weight: 390g\n
Dimension: 228 x 164 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781849057004\n \n
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