Managing Meals for Loved Ones with Dementia

By Helen Rasmussen, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A.

Where there’s dementia, there are nutrition and feeding challenges. Here are some thoughtful, sensible, and respectful ways to conquer them. Those with Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia frequently become malnourished as their interest in eating and feeling of hunger diminish. Read more

 

Preparing Meals for Loved Ones with Cognitive Impairment

By Alice D. Domar, Ph. D.

Mealtime means more than just eating food. Ideally, mealtime is a time for relaxation and lively conversation among your family, your loved one, and you. Yet, when someone you love is suffering from cognitive impairment—whether Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia—meal time can become a demanding, stressful experience for everyone, particularly you. Read more

 

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

By Rosemary Black

Four million Americans are believed to have Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disease that is the most common form of dementia. A startling 47 percent of those who reach 85 years of age will face a diagnosis. Read more