Decoding Dining with Dementia

Purpose: To educate participants about how dementia can impact dining.

Objectives: By the end of this training module, participants should be able to:

• State at least two ways that dementia impacts the ability to feed one’s self.

• Promote independence and dignity at mealtime with the finger foods diet.

• Name three ways to increase pureed food appeal for your residents.

• Define the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.

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• Decoding Dining with Dementia Video