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Getting someone with dementia to eat can be hard.
Mealtimes are an important part of the daily routine and people with dementia, like everybody else, need to have an enjoyable, stress free experience when they sit down to eat.
Good nutrition and hydration are essential for health and well-being, but eating habits can change with dementia. We offer a range of attractive yet durable tableware that helps with some of the problems a person may develop with eating. For example, wide rim plates or plate guards will reduce the risk of spillage when picking up food with a fork or spoon.
It is important to encourage regular drinking to prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of falls. We offer a range of large handled or non-spill cups that may prove a helpful aid and enable an individual continue drinking independently with less spillage. Clothing protectors can also offer a practical solution to untidy eating.
People with arthritic hands or a poor grip may find it difficult to hold a knife and fork properly. Cutlery with thicker handles is easier to grasp, while other stylish and practical designs make eating easier for people with limited hand wrist and arm movements.
The way that the table is set out can also contribute to a more pleasurable experience. Colour has an important part to play as, for example, contrasting colours for the crockery, plates and table cloths can all help to focus attention on the meal itself.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferer’s food intake increases by up to 25% when high-contrast tableware is used.
Research by Boston University in 2004 concluded that advanced Alzheimer’s patients’ struggle to process visual data—like contrast and depth perception when eating off standard white plates. Food intake increases by up to 25% and liquid intake increases by up to 83% when high-contrast tableware is used.
We have a range of products which can promote confidence, prolong independence and counteract some of the problems a person may develop with eating and drinking. However, if someone is losing weight or having problems eating, we always recommend that a doctor should be consulted at the earliest opportunity.
Trolleys designed to be safe and useful
A person with dementia at risk of falls or with reduced hand function should use a trolley to move food, drinks and other items safely around the home. CLICK HERE
Special trays make carrying easier
Use a specially designed tray to carry food, drink and other household items safely. CLICK HERE
Kitchen Aids make life safer
Opening tins or jars can be a problem, while handling hot saucepans and kettles is a potential safety hazard if dexterity is limited. The right aids can make working in the kitchen easier and safer.
Eating from the right bowls and plates makes all the difference
Eating properly is essential to everyone’s wellbeing and good health and mealtimes should be enjoyable. We offer a range of attractive yet durable tableware that helps with some of the problems a person may develop with eating. CLICK HERE
Drinking enough is essential so lets make it easier
It is important to encourage regular drinking to prevent dehydration and help to reduce the risk of falls. We offer a range of items that can help an individual continue to drink independently and minimise spillage. CLICK HERE
Cutlery the right shape makes eating easier
Cutlery with thicker handles is easier to grasp, while other stylish and practical designs make eating easier for people with limited hand wrist and arm movements. CLICK HERE