Finger Food Ideas
Finger foods are foods that can be eaten using fingers, but they are also foods that can be eaten SAFELY by the person with dementia. So, foods such as fried chicken and ribs are not included in this list. The list below suggests finger foods that can be enjoyed and eaten safely...
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Caregiver Info about Nutrition
For more information about how Alzheimer's disease affects nutrition, consider purchasing LightBridge Healthcare Research, Inc.'s interactive educational CD-ROM:
Volume 1: Managing the Difficulties of MealtimeRead more
Volume 1: Managing the Difficulties of MealtimeRead more
Tips for Caregivers on Managing Mealtimes
Here are our top 12 tips on Managing Mealtime:Read more
Nutrition Tips
Drinking enough fluids every day is very important for good health. Not getting enough fluids can increase one's risk for complications such as dehydration and constipation, but getting persons with Alzheimer's disease (AD) to drink the recommended 6 to 8 cups of fluid each day can be difficult. At times, persons with AD will refuse to drink, but all difficult behaviors can successfully be managed by using creative strategies...Read more
