Ebook: Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes

1. Dementia and Mealtimes; 2. Mealtime Abilities in Dementia; 3. Assessing and Preserving Mealtime Abilities in Dementia; 4. Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes: The Ability to Eat and Drink; 5. Practical Interventions Section 1: Enhancing Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes; 6. Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes: The sensory experience; 7. Practical Interventions Section 2: Augmenting Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes;This book offers guidance on ensuring that individuals with dementia can maintain a high standard of nutritional intake alongside increased independence at mealtimes. It explains how dementia impacts on mealtime abilities, with practical guidance on how to enhance these abilities and interventions for overcoming common issues.