Dining Basics for Memory Care

In our everyday lives, we encounter people living with dementia. Healthcare professionals and care partners have a unique opportunity to provide guidance and support for individuals going through brain change and their families and friends as well. With food being the one thing we all have in common, it’s important to remember that dining is a social engagement, nutrition and hydration are crucial, and personal preferences matter. Your best contribution to help them on this journey is to seek education and utilize your skills to be an advocate for dignity, empathy, and respect at mealtimes and always. Toni Fisk-Reece, CDM CFPP, CDMCP, CDP and Leslie Fuller, BSD, MSW, LMSW will be your guides in this Pineapple Academy original series, Dining Basics for Memory Care.