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Author Berg, Grethe, 1947-

Title The importance of food and mealtimes in dementia care : the table is set / Grethe Berg ; foreword by Aase-Marit Nygård.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2006]
©2006

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Description 1 online resource (88 pages) : illustrations
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 85-88).
Contents About mealtimes and being together -- Dementia -- Mealtimes used as a purposeful activity -- The relationship between ideals and practical reality.
Summary Mealtimes are about much more than just re-fuelling, and the importance of mealtimes in the care of people with dementia cannot be overestimated. Using her extensive experience of working with older people with dementia, Grethe Berg explains how mealtimes can be used as natural opportunities for meaningful interaction, socialising and reminiscing, and useful forums for taking part in familiar tasks. The book considers the social significance of mealtimes and their role in maintaining patients' feelings of social attachment and well-being as well as the impact of the symptoms of dementia on foo.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language Translated from the Norwegian.
Subject Dementia -- Patients -- Institutional care.
Dementia -- Patients -- Institutional care.
Dementia.
Dinners and dining -- Psychological aspects.
Dinners and dining -- Psychological aspects.
Dinners and dining.
Dinners and dining -- Social aspects.
Dinners and dining -- Social aspects.
Food -- Social aspects.
Food -- Social aspects.
Nursing homes -- Administration.
Nursing homes -- Administration.
Dementia -- psychology.
Feeding Behavior -- psychology.
Nursing Homes.
Professional-Patient Relations.
Socialization.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Til dekket bord. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2005184364
Other Form: Print version: Berg, Grethe, 1947- Til dekket bord. English. Importance of food and mealtimes in dementia care. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2006 1843104350 (DLC) 2005030290 (OCoLC)62123299
ISBN 9781846425165 (electronic book)
1846425166 (electronic book)
128073812X
9781280738128
1843104350 (paperback)
9781843104353 (paperback)