Nutritional care
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What is Nutritional Care?
Nutritional care is the process of ensuring that a person receives the nutrients they need to maintain good health. This is especially important for people with dementia, as they may have difficulty eating or drinking on their own.
Why is Nutritional Care Important for People with Dementia?
People with dementia are at risk of malnutrition for a number of reasons. They may have difficulty swallowing, chewing, or remembering to eat and drink. They may also lose their appetite or have food aversions. As a result, people with dementia may not be getting the nutrients they need, which can lead to a number of health problems, including weight loss, muscle wasting, and infections.
Nutritional Care Services at Integrity Care
At Integrity Care, we understand the importance of nutritional care for people with dementia. We offer a variety of nutritional care services to help our clients get the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong.
Our nutritional care services include:
We will start by assessing your nutritional needs. We will consider your age, weight, health history, and stage of dementia. We will also ask about your eating habits and preferences.
We will provide you and your family with education on nutrition for people with dementia. This will help you to understand the importance of nutrition and to make informed decisions about your diet.
We can help you to create a meal plan that meets your nutritional needs and dietary preferences. We can also provide recipes and tips for preparing nutritious meals.
We can help you to prepare meals and snacks. This can be especially helpful if you have difficulty cooking or if you are short on time.
We can provide feeding assistance if you need help eating or drinking. We can also help you to manage any swallowing or chewing difficulties.
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How Can Nutritional Care Services Benefit People with Dementia?
Nutritional care services can benefit people with dementia in a number of ways. They can help to:
- Improve overall health and well-being
- Maintain weight and muscle mass
- Reduce the risk of infections
- Improve mood and cognitive function
- Increase energy levels
- Slow the progression of dementia
If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, we encourage you to contact Integrity Care to learn more about our nutritional care services. We can help you to ensure that your loved one is getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong.
How to arrange companionship care with Integrity Care?
Call our team of experts on 020 3089 6590 to talk through your options and any questions you may have regarding your care.
One of our local care managers will visit you to discuss your requirements and learn about the type of care you’re after.
We’ll ensure you have the right care and support in place that fits around your needs and preferences.
When should nutritional care be considered?
Nutritional care should be considered for people with dementia at any stage of the disease, but it is especially important in the early and middle stages. During these stages, people with dementia are still relatively independent and able to make their own decisions about food and drink. However, they may begin to experience some changes in their eating habits, such as:
- Forgetting to eat or drink
- Having difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Losing their appetite
- Developing food aversions
- Eating too much or too little
These changes can lead to malnutrition, which can have a number of negative consequences for people with dementia, including:
- Weight loss
- Muscle wasting
- Infections
- Impaired mood and cognitive function
- Reduced energy levels
- Accelerated progression of dementia
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Is your loved one with dementia getting the nutrients they need?
Nutritional care is essential for people with dementia, but it can be difficult to ensure that your loved one is getting the nutrients they need. That’s where Integrity Care can help.
Our team of experienced and compassionate caregivers can provide personalized nutritional care services to meet the individual needs of your loved one with dementia. We can help with everything from meal planning and preparation to feeding assistance.
Contact Integrity Care today to learn more about our nutritional care services and to schedule a free consultation. We can help you ensure that your loved one is getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy and strong.
