Dementia Action Week

May 17, 2021
37 mins

Episode Description

Nutrition is not often the first topic that comes to mind when we think about dementia care as it can take a back seat to other concerns such as changes in memory, mood and independence. However, these cognitive changes can also make eating and drinking well more challenging which can put a vulnerable older person at risk of malnutrition. On this episode for Dementia Action Week (17th - 23rd May 2021) we chat to care manager Caroline Mitchell-Wemyss from Dementia Post Diagnostic Support at NHS Fife to discover how we can support those with dementia to eat well.

Further info on organisations mentioned in this episode: 

Caroline's Blog: Preventing Malnutrition in Dementia

Alzheimer Scotland 

Age Scotland (Dementia)

Dementia Friends Scotland 

Meal Makers

Music: www.bensound.com

www.eatwellagewell.org.uk

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