The Importance of Food and Mealtimes in Dementia Care: The Table is Set
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (552 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843104350 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 88 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Grethe Berg has been an occupational therapist since 1973. She became a specialist in care of the elderly in 2000 and has experience of working in psychiatry, rehabilitation, and dementia care. She has been working in the psycho-geriatric unit at Sanerud Hospital, Norway, since 1997.
Mealtimes are about much more than just re-fuelling, and the importance of mealtimes in the care of people with dementia cannot be overestimated. Using her extensive experience of working with older people with dementia, Grethe Berg explains how mealtimes can be used as natural opportunities for meaningful interaction, socialising and reminiscing, and useful forums for taking part in familiar tasks. Finally, the author discusses practical implementation strategies, considering variables such as building design, interdisciplinary collaboration, organization of staff and residents, and staff participation and conduct at mealtimes. It also explores different types of residential care and how they can make mealtimes a focus of activity for patients. This book provides much-needed help and practical strategies for care managers and carers to reclaim mealtimes as positive experiences for people with dementia.. The book considers the social significance of mealtimes and their role in maintaining patients' feelings of social attachment and well-being as well as the impact of the symptoms of dementia on f
-- Community Care Magazine It opens by explaining the symptoms of dementia and how they affect people's ability to manage their lives independently. Its attractiveness and intelligence clearly emerge out of the wisdom of practice-based experiences of an occupational therapist who works in Norway and has developed a specialist interest in the care of older people particularly in rehabilitation Jessica Kingsley continues to be an innovative publisher advancing our commitment to developing old age care. In doing so, it also suggests useful strategies that can promote social stimulation, well - being and confidence. -- Leveson Newsletter This is more than just a book about food, it provides valuable insights into the effects of living with dementia. It considers the social significance of mealtimes and the carer's role in maintains the person with dementia's feelings
The book is a good help Sammie Black This book has lots of good and helpful advice and hints but seemed geared more forfacilities than individuals. Would recommend as a great reference work and guide.