Dementia-friendly dining
Creating a dignified dining experience for dementia residents Supporting older people living with dementia with good nutrition is especially important as they may have a small appetite due to medications or impaired taste, smell, hearing or vision. In addition, residents living with dementia may struggle with handling cutlery or lack the concentration to stay seated long enough to finish their meal. With this in mind, we explore ways to boost nutrition and encourage independence and dignity through the dining experience. The…
