Nutrition and Older Adults For Caregivers - Mental Decline and 营养和老年照顾精神衰退和成人.pptVIP

Presented by Janice Hermann, PhD, RD/LD OCES Adult and Older Adult Nutrition Specialist Nutrition and Older AdultsFor Caregivers - Mental Decline and Nutrition For Caregivers -Mental Decline and Nutrition Weight Loss and Aging Unintentional weight loss is a concern among older adults Mental Decline and Weight Loss Mental decline is a leading cause of weight loss among older adults Tips for Caregivers if Mental Decline Decreases Food Intake Caregiver Tips if Mental Decline Decreases Food Intake Dehydration can make things worse Make meals a routine Have the main meal at noon Avoid distractions at meals Caregiver Tips if Mental Decline Decreases Food Intake (continued) Allow plenty of time for meals Serve familiar foods in familiar ways Offer fewer choices and smaller portions Serving one food at a time Tips for Caregivers if Mental Decline Decreases Food Intake (continued) Messiness or spills may happen Be aware a person may not know what should or should not be eaten Check food temperatures Tips for Caregivers if Mental Decline Decreases Food Intake (continued) Foods may need to be modified is choking is a problem If food intake remains low talk with a doctor about supplemental nutrition Tips if Feeding is Required by a Caregiver Tips if Feeding is Required by a Caregiver Preserve the person’s dignity People should be sitting upright Only feed small amounts of foods Tips if Feeding is Required by a Caregiver(continued) Don’t feed too fast Avoid straws the supply liquid too fast Stop feeding if a person appears to be choking or coughing Tips if Feeding is Required by a Caregiver(continued) Choose nutrient dense If a person displays difficult eating behaviors A person may spit out food because they are having a hard time eating Summary Unintentional weight loss is a concern among olde