Dementia Mealtimes

The DMAT is an evidence based online assessment, intervention & care plan system designed to improve the mealtime experience for people living with dementia

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Love this picture (and the review of my book!) by Dr Sarah Russell RGN @learnhospice For all #carers of people living with #dementia Practical #Nutrition & #Hydration for Mealtimes via @JKPDementia Mealtime care is complex but effective and #personcentered support is possible

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Read for the ‘solutions’ and stay for the ‘science’- 'A review of Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia Friendly Mealtimes' via @learnhospice @WeEOLC https://t.co/OWiRdnITg4

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

What #NursingHomes environment can maximise eating independence among residents with cognitive impairment? #dementia #nutrition https://t.co/S783CMJPnK #carehome Such an important topic but also very complex

[3Spirit Training @3SpiritTraining]

"Words of reassurance left for an elderly lady with dementia by her daughter. A simple white board left in her sight line in her sitting room. Helped to reduce constant anxious phone calls" - People always amaze us how resourceful they are - low tech but effective #Dementia #Care

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Nice sensible and practical advice #stoma

[David Gray @Dietitian_Dave]

Carers need 80mins/day to provide food for someone with high dependency & 105mins for drinks. That's 2/3 of commissioned care hours just on E+D. Forget other ADLs! This is why we have a problem with #malnutrition and #dehydration in #olderpeople's #care. More #TimetoCare needed

[Hydration Care Consultancy @CareHydration]

A fabulous easy to follow much needed guide from NICE for Oral Care in Care Homes; pls RT if you agree
@MalnutritionTF @NHWeek @NhsHydr8 @KSSAHSN @WessexAgeing @BDA_olderpeople @theRCN @TheCornwallCare @MCM_HEKSS @EatWellScot @age_uk @NursingTimes @hydrationlead @NationalCareAsc

[Vittoria Romano RD AHP✨ @Vittoria_Romano]

So proud for #foodfirst to be part of @NHSEngland quick guide for #enhancinghealthincarehomes case study 4 & 13 with the amazing @eltasker1 @SuzanneRastrick @sarahlcooper @BedsCHS @ccs_nhst @BDA_Dietitians @BLMKPartnership #dietitians #podiatrists #AHPsintoAction #togetherwecan

[Kathryn Duff @KathrynDuff2206]

Now available to order from @NDR_UK looking forward to using ‘Nourish’ with those clients and families I meet on a daily basis, with the catering staff, with activity coordinators, all nursing and caring staff to allow for enhanced nutritional care! @RQIANews @publichealthni

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

@nutritionlizA @rwatson1955 @HSC_PSRD @naomi_gallant @hydrationlead @nutri_dementia Yes agree Liz. A valuable piece of research based in the real life world of mealtime care for people living with #dementia Very glad to see it echos my thoughts and the practical guidance provided in my book with @JKPDementia

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Interventions maintaining eating Independence in #nursinghome residents with #dementia a multicentre qualitative study. Mealtime care and maintaining #nutrition is complex as dementia advances but maintaining the persons mealtime independence for as long as possible is key

[Evelyn Newman @evelynnewman17]

Promoted in care homes across @NHSHighland too. Great source of vitamins A,B,D plus Calcium and Phosphate. Supporting our @AHAwards winning transformational approach to effective ONS prescribing @joannamacdona16 @LAMaclemanRD @pennycormack19

[NNNG @NNNGUK]

NNNG conference 24th & 25th June in Bath is a fantastic opportunity to share any nutrition related project or audit in our poster competition, full details below https://t.co/WgzVE9sJ77

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

"#Dysphagia and other eating and drinking difficulties are common in progressive #neurological diseases. Mealtimes can become a major source of difficulty and anxiety for patients and their #carers / families" https://t.co/wfK3nJ9ois #dementia

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Hard to swallow... Still hard to swallow Two great articles by @bethyb1886 highlighting the common link with #dementia and reduced oral abilities & behaviours and also #dysphagia Some very useful practical tips for supporting #swallowingdifficulties https://t.co/r2SxdoD7Vo

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Facilitators and barriers to optimizing eating performance among cognitively impaired #olderadults: A qualitative study of #nursing assistants' perspectives. https://t.co/OeaK5V3HWB #dementia #nutrition

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

The @iddsi_org whole framework poster https://t.co/JfAh3sU9V5 A lot to think about but all very clear once you have used it a few times #dysphagia

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

"Eating should be a pleasant experience with a positive impact on physiological, psychological and social well-being. However, negative prompting can lead to abuse and violation of basic ethical principles" https://t.co/duA45BZHND #dementia mealtimes independence

[Diverse Alzheimers @DiverseAlz]

It's World Book Day and #Diversealz Thurs. Our WBD book is Practical Nutrition and Hydration for Dementia-Friendly Mealtimes by Lee Martin published by @JKPDementia. Dr @learnhospice reviews for @GeriSoc: https://t.co/dNUMWj1GGy with personal & professional approach

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

Does 'olfactory priming' improve food intake & meal behaviours in #Alzheimers? Initial 25% increase #nutrition & significant increase in meal interest but effects not observed again when replicated 2 weeks later.... https://t.co/OiqrFezlPH Mealtime care in #dementia is COMPLEX!

[Dementia Mealtimes @TheDMAT]

"Clinicians should be aware that while thickening fluids may have an immediate positive effect on swallowing, the long-term impact of thickened fluids on the health of the person with #dementia should be considered" https://t.co/H4LmG3D2hQ #slpeeps #dysphagia