Published on 10/10/2024

How Can We Ensure Nutritious Meals for a Loved One with Undiagnosed Dementia?

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10/10/2024

Ensuring a loved one with undiagnosed dementia receives nutritious meals daily can be a challenging but crucial aspect of their care. Dementia can significantly impact a person's eating habits and preferences, leading to potential nutritional deficiencies and weight loss. Here are several strategies to help address this issue:

  • Adapt Mealtime Environment: Create a calm, distraction-free environment during meals to help your loved one focus on eating. Using plates and utensils with contrasting colors can make it easier for them to distinguish food.

  • Enhance Food Appeal: Dementia can alter taste preferences. Experiment with different flavors, textures, and colors to find what appeals most to your loved one. Sometimes, stronger flavors or so…

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