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Unit 4222-366 Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia
Outcome 1 Understand the nutritional needs that are unique to individuals with dementia
1 Descride how congnitive, functional and emotional changes asspociated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition.
Cognitive- People with dementia some times struggles to reconise food and drink, which is sometimes when they do not eat any food or drink but down in front of them or do not like what they see or food thier not used to. This is because of the damage the has be caused in the brain. If that person has a problem with their sight and can not see what their are eating or drinking ensure their have the correct glasses on if their wear them. It may be the need to be encouraged to eat as it maybe their are hungry but unsure what to do. A person with dementia my lack concentration so their may not be able to concentrate or focus on the mael until it is finished. But do not assume that aperson has finished thier meal just because they have stopped eating. Giving finger food or smaller portions can help with eating. If you are helping someone to eat do not allow the process go on to long as the food may become cold or the person may lose interest.
Functional- Co-ordination - A person with dementia may have problems with picking up or handle cutlery, or a glass. Has problems with eating, swallowing or chewing for , forget to open their mouths and have to be reminded to do so. Other conditions could be co ordination. Because they are struggling or having difficulties their are embrassed so avoid meals. To help people with dementia chop up their food small so their can use a spoon, if someone is having difficulty getting for to their mouth guide their hand, tryto give finger food as when co -ordination becomes difficult its easier food to eat, allow that person to sit where their comfortable, speak to an occupational therapist to find out what aids can be
Outcome 1 Understand the nutritional needs that are unique to individuals with dementia
1 Descride how congnitive, functional and emotional changes asspociated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition.
Cognitive- People with dementia some times struggles to reconise food and drink, which is sometimes when they do not eat any food or drink but down in front of them or do not like what they see or food thier not used to. This is because of the damage the has be caused in the brain. If that person has a problem with their sight and can not see what their are eating or drinking ensure their have the correct glasses on if their wear them. It may be the need to be encouraged to eat as it maybe their are hungry but unsure what to do. A person with dementia my lack concentration so their may not be able to concentrate or focus on the mael until it is finished. But do not assume that aperson has finished thier meal just because they have stopped eating. Giving finger food or smaller portions can help with eating. If you are helping someone to eat do not allow the process go on to long as the food may become cold or the person may lose interest.
Functional- Co-ordination - A person with dementia may have problems with picking up or handle cutlery, or a glass. Has problems with eating, swallowing or chewing for , forget to open their mouths and have to be reminded to do so. Other conditions could be co ordination. Because they are struggling or having difficulties their are embrassed so avoid meals. To help people with dementia chop up their food small so their can use a spoon, if someone is having difficulty getting for to their mouth guide their hand, tryto give finger food as when co -ordination becomes difficult its easier food to eat, allow that person to sit where their comfortable, speak to an occupational therapist to find out what aids can be