Nutrition and dignity in care for people with dementia

Journal: Nursing and Residential Care

Volume: 16

Issue: 9

Pages: 501-503

ISSN: 1465-9301

Abstract:

Key points: • Care-givers are in a prime position to provide appropriate nutrition and dignity in care. • There are no standard evidence based nutritional guidelines for managing people with dementia. • Delivery of nutritional care should be person-centred and tailored to suit individual needs.

Factors that enhance the meal experience for eating and drinking are important to deliver nutritional care in dementia.
All care-givers should receive nutrition education and training as an essential part of mandatory workforce development

Source: Manual

Preferred by: Joanne Holmes