Training Manual, part 4, sections 3 (126kb, pdf)
Training Manual, part 4, sections 3 (126kb, pdf)
Training Manual, part 4, sections 3 (126kb, pdf)
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Mental Health Problems for the<br />
Older Person: Simple interventions<br />
Dementia<br />
• Avoid burns by not serving very hot foods<br />
• Reduce confusion with less food choice<br />
• Serve finger foods-if poor balance, coordination<br />
and reduced mobility<br />
Alzheimer’s disease<br />
Symptoms<br />
Agitation<br />
Loss of skills<br />
Confusion<br />
Medication effects<br />
Loss of memory Weight loss<br />
Depression<br />
Food strategies<br />
Reduce distractions Quiet, relaxing music<br />
Regular timed meals One course at a time<br />
Orient to food Time to eat<br />
Follow food habits Nourishing drinks<br />
RM 4.5; OHT 3.6<br />
Identifying and Planning Assistance for Home-Based People Who are Nutritionally at Risk: A <strong>Training</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> (2001)<br />
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