Alzheimer's Society guide to catering for people with dementia

Alzheimer's Society guide to catering for people with dementia
By:"Alzheimer's Society","Gwen Coleman"
Published on 2009-01-05 by Alzheimer's Society

E-book Library:"Health & Fitness"

Alzheimer's Society guide to catering for people with dementia is for anyone involved in providing or overseeing the diets of people with dementia. It provides a comprehensive resource with detailed information on many aspects of eating and drinking. Its aim is to encourage best practice by identifying where change can be implemented. This valuable guide explains how dementia can affect people’s ability to choose food and drinks and offers suggestions for overcoming other common difficulties. These can include attitude to mealtimes, poor appetite, impaired cognitive ability and communication as well as changes in the enjoyment of food. The book puts emphasis on the provision of good nutritional care as part of a holistic approach to mealtimes and an understanding of different requirements for individual situations. Helpful guidance is given on addressing issues in relation to eating and drinking for people with dementia including ideas for menu planning, nutrition, taste, flavour, hydration and the presentation of food. Throughout the book the guidance is complemented with photography, helpful tables, suggestions and practical tips for snacks or finger food for example. It also gives information on the roles of different foods, vitamins and minerals. It provides many tips and ideas for successful catering and looks at solutions for swallowing difficulties, poor appetite and weight loss.

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