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NCAL Day

NCAL-9 - NCAL Day: Rethinking Dining: Optimizing Outcomes for Residents with Dementia

Sunday, October 1, 2023
1:50 PM – 2:50 PM MT
Location: 403/404
Disclosure(s):
Jen Bruning, MS, RDN, LDN: AHCA/NCAL: Royalties (Ongoing)
Jennifer R. Stelter, Psy.D., CDP, CADDCT, DCS, DCSCT: No financial relationships to disclose
Dining is a multi-sensory experience, one which those living with Dementia may not be fully experiencing. Lower po intakes at meal times may lead to myriad health complications and co-morbidities among those living with dementia. However, newly developed programming addressing the multi-sensory nature of eating and the dining environment may enhance mealtimes for those with dementia. This session will focus on nutrition issues specific to dementia, including nutrients and food components to support cognitive health, issues with dining for those with dementia, and evidence-based sensory techniques for enhancing wellness at meal times.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the need to consume a nutritious diet for those living with dementia and consequences of low nutritional intake.
  • List 3 foods/food components/nutrients shown to improve cognitive health, boost mood, and support physical health in older adults with dementia.
  • Discuss the evidenced-based, sensory techniques in offering an effective wellness dining program based on the Dementia Connection Model©.