Mealtimes can be really stressful for care partners if it feels like their person isn’t getting the nutrition they need. This presentation illustrates why eating can become more difficult as the brain changes and how to conquer common challenges: environment, food presentation, hydration and low caloric intake.
As occupational therapist Calli Carlson says, “Mealtime tools can make a big difference! For example, if an individual has visual difficulties, making items brighter and easier to see can greatly improve his or her independence.”
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