Category: Dementia and Appetite

Finger Foods for People with Dementia Is your loved one with dementia finding it harder to feed themselves? Are utensils difficult for them to hold? Sometimes, people with dementia can become less able to use utensils because they are no longer sure how to use their utensils. This can slow down their eating and so…

Is your loved one with dementia not eating their meals? There is no one reason that a dementia patient refuses to eat, but one important possibility is the fact that dementia causes confusion and affects decision making. I have seen folks with dementia who need help with starting a meal, who need someone to tell…

A common experience of dementia and taste changes A few weeks ago I spoke with Sara* whose father had just arrived at our long term care facility. “Is there anything your dad really likes to eat?” I asked her. Sara looked at me sadly and told me that they didn’t know any more – it…

I know from working with many, many people with dementia and their families that ‘not eating enough’ is very common. One of the things that I recommend is making sure that every bite counts. If Mom will only eat half of her meal, then lets make sure that what she does eat has as much…

If you have been taking care of your mom, dad, spouse, or grandparent with dementia for any time, you will probably notice that they are not eating the way they used to. One of the more common concerns I hear when I talk with people who have loved ones with dementia is that their loved…