Alzheimer's and dementia care: Making mealtimes easier

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Try large-handled utensils Consider underlying conditions Acknowledge declining skills and senses Expect agitation and distraction Maintain familiar routines Get visual Use easy-to-handle utensils Offer foods one at a time Take your time Sneak in extra nutrition Content Causes of poor nutrition Support for people with early-stage dementia Mealtime support Foods to avoid Professional support

If the person with dementia lives alone or doesn't need constant care, you can take steps to promote good nutrition:

Call with reminders to eat at mealtimes.
Help with shopping to stock the kitchen with healthy, easy-to-prepare food items.
Make meals in advance and demonstrate how to prepare or heat the meals.
Use meal delivery services, meals at adult community centers or other services that provide meals to older adults.