Dementia Gateway: Eating well for people with dementia
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Why nutrition is important for people with dementia
Practical tips on promoting good nutritional care.
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Chewing and swallowing problems
Difficulties that people may have and what we can do to help.
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Promoting independence at mealtimes
Practical tips on how to support people at mealtimes.
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The eating environment
How to ensure the eating environment is as helpful as possible.
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Diet, super foods and dementia
Can diet prevent or slow down dementia?
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Eating well at home
Issues to consider when supporting a person with dementia who lives at home.
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Activities based around food
Creative ways to stimulate interest in food
Eating well is vital to maintain the health, independence and wellbeing of people with dementia. However, for many people with dementia, eating can become challenging as their dementia progresses. Some lose their appetite or the skills needed to use cutlery, others struggle to chew and swallow.
Explore the links above to help you expand your skills and knowledge of this theme.
I can't eat as quickly as I used to, I need more time.
Person with dementia
Case studies
Share your own practice examples with us!
SCIE is looking for examples of good practice in dementia care so that we can share them with people working in the sector and help to raise standards of care.
Visit the Dementia Good Practice Exchange to find out more.
