Dining

Question 1

What are Therapeutic Diets?

Answer 1

Ordered by a physician and considered part of treatment for a condition (e.g., difficulty chewing) or disease/disorder (e.g. diabetes, stomach ucler). Common therapeutic diets include low sodium, low fat, high protein, high fiber, and mechanical soft.

Question 2

Describe Assistive Devices.

Answer 2

This could include large-handled utensils for arthritic residents. Some may need help opening containers, cutting meat, and so forth. Staff should be available to help in both room and for in-room dining.

Question 3

Food Service for Residents with Dementia and Cognitive Impairment

Answer 3

1) Serve meals when the person is rested.
2) Serve meals at the same time and same place
3) Permit hot foods to cool down
4) Offer one food at a time
5) Encourage self-feeding
6) Avoid tough, crunchy foods that may cause choking
7) Serve foods that may be easy to hold - Finger foods
8) Serve soups or high calorie drinks in mugs
9) Enhance the calories and nutrients in the care recipient’s preferred foods.
10) Remind or cue person to eat slowly
11) Minimize distractions in the dining area
12) Discuss finger foods and enhancing calories or nutrients with a Dietitian.

Question 4

It’s not enough to serve nutritious food; it must be eaten. Malnutrition goes hand in hand with dehydration. Consequences of malnutrition include:

Answer 4

toothy decay, broken bones, anemia and low blood pressure