There are many ways to communicate with a person at the end of their life. There are also steps you can take to support a person with any pain, infections, eating and drinking problems, and delirium.
There are many reasons why a person with dementia may experience a change in their relationship with food. Some may lose interest in meals and seem to have reduced appetite, while others become anxious about not eating enough.
People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease.
People living with dementia may experience problems with eating and drinking. Here, Lucy describes her experiences with her mum, who has Alzheimer's disease.
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From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, we asked staff at a day centre about how they had selected eating and drinking aids for people with dementia to use.
From our magazine, difficulties in swallowing food become more common as dementia progresses, though they vary from person to person. We asked our Dementia Support Forum members about helping someone who is having difficulties swallowing (dysphagia).
From the June/July 2016 issue of our magazine, read about how being included in planning meals and in buying, cooking, eating and clearing up after food is something that many people with dementia enjoy.
A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk.
People with dementia at an activity café review products designed to help eating and drinking.
People with dementia at an activity café review products designed to help eating and drinking.
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Carers from our online community discuss tips for dealing with difficult situations when eating out.
Carers from our online community discuss tips for dealing with difficult situations when eating out.
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People exposed to higher levels of lithium in their drinking water are at a reduced risk of dementia, according to a large study published today (Wednesday 23 August 2017) in JAMA Psychiatry.