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Author Martin, Lee, MSc, RD, author.

Title Practical nutrition and hydration for dementia-friendly mealtimes / Lee Martin ; foreword by Caroline Lecko.

Publication Info. London, UK ; Philadelphia, PA, USA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.
©2019

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Description 1 online resource (266 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Summary This book offers guidance on ensuring that individuals with dementia can maintain a high standard of nutritional intake alongside increased independence at mealtimes. It explains how dementia impacts on mealtime abilities, with practical guidance on how to enhance these abilities and interventions for overcoming common issues.
Contents Intro; Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes by Lee Martin; Foreword by Caroline Lecko; 1. Dementia and Mealtimes; 2. Mealtime Abilities in Dementia; 3. Assessing and Preserving Mealtime Abilities in Dementia; 4. Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes: The Ability to Eat and Drink; 5. Practical Interventions Section 1: Enhancing Independence and Dignity at Mealtimes; 6. Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes: The sensory experience; 7. Practical Interventions Section 2: Augmenting Preferences and Choice at Mealtimes
8. Oral Abilities and Behaviours: The Relationship with Swallowing Difficulties9. Practical Interventions Section 3: Managing Oral Abilities and Behaviours; 10. Meal Behaviours: Effect of the mealtime environment; 11. Practical Interventions Section 4: Supporting Meal Behaviours through Adjusting the Mealtime Environment; 12. Summary and Conclusions; References; Subject Index; Author Index; Blank Page
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Subject Dementia -- Patients -- Nutrition.
Dementia -- Patients.
Nutrition.
Dementia.
Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
Dementia -- Patients -- Care.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Martin, Lee. Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2019 9781849057004
ISBN 1784502219 electronic book
9781784502218 electronic book