How to help your loved one with meal time in Dementia care
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Senses can start to deteriorate in dementia care, making it more difficult for our loved ones to see their food and manipulate their utensils. This can be misinterpreted as them not wanting to eat, so it’s up to the dementia caregiver to help make it as easy as possible for them to enjoy their meal. Some tips include using weighted silverware to minimize tremors, bowls with high sides for them to scoop out the food, plain bright colors for dishes and plates and putting small amounts of food in front of them at a time. Please share your tips for making mealtime easier for your loved one and for you as the caregiver! #dementiacare #dementia #dementiacaregiver #caregiver #mealtime #dianechew #fyp
Congratulations for your sense of humour, your strenght, your patience and for sharing so good tips with all of us. God bless You ❤
Thank you for sharing your journey. Praying for you.
I love that he places the chips in the sandwich before taking a bite. I've always done that -- takes the sandwich to another level. You sound as if you're doing better today. God bless your loving heart.
Just a tip. My mom had dementia, and I would put a plastic tablecloth under her chair. That way it was an easy cleanup. You just ball up the tablecloth and go outside and shake it out. ❤❤❤ I pray many blessings to you 🙏🏾
I found that my Mother's eating style and taste changed a lot. She can't manage a sandwich( previously a favourite), she uses a fork to destroy it and then refuses to eat it. She is very suspicious of all food. You have to learn to accept and "let it go" and celebrate the victories when they come. Sending you love.
Yes, it’s so difficult. I’m never quite sure what Ben is going to eat and what he won’t. So as you said, just stay flexible. Thankfully he always drinks his smoothie and I pack a lot of nutrition into that so if he at least gets that in any given day I feel like I’ve done my best! Hugs coming to you and your mom! ❤