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Improving Outcomes Through Nutrition. Dementia cases are projected to triple worldwide by 2050. Proper nutrition is critical to ensure quality of life and optimal health for people with dementia. Targeted mealtime strategies and person-centered dining can help minimize inappropriate behavioral symptoms that lead to inadequate nutrition intake. Review these recipes and resources ideas for help.
Cooking Up a Memory
Cooking Up a Memory
Activities and events that involve preparing food or center around certain recipes can help people receiving memory care connect with loved ones. Use these resources to host your own Cooking up a Memory event!
Cooking Up a Memory Promotional Flyer.pdfFinger Foods Flyer.pdfFinger Foods: Classics and Creative Ideas
Finger Foods: Classics and Creative Ideas
Declining motor difficulties and cognitive issues can make using utensils challenging. Finger foods promote self-feeding. The “on-the-go” feature is also a solution for those who tend to wander.
Recipes for Menu Planning
Recipes for Menu Planning
Search for Finger Food recipes and more in Cycle Menu Management using the trait feature. More information on how to use traits can be found here. Examples of recipes include:
Cultural Recipes & Resources
Cultural Recipes & Resources
Culturally-familiar options resonate with a person as they are often tied to early memories. Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) encourage menus to reflect cultural preferences.
Recipes for Menu Planning
Recipes for Menu Planning
Search for Cultural recipes and more in Cycle Menu Management using the trait feature. More information on how to use traits can be found here. Examples of recipes include:
MIND Diet
MIND Diet
The "MIND" diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) highlights foods that have shown evidence in staving off the cognitive decline and memory impairment that comes with dementia.
Recipes for Menu Planning
Recipes for Menu Planning
Search for MIND recipes and more in Cycle Menu Management using the trait feature. More information on how to use traits can be found here. Examples of recipes include:
Hydration Needs
Hydration Needs
People with dementia are at higher risk for dehydration due to functional decline. It is important to create frequent opportunities to remind them to drink.
Recipes for Menu Planning
Recipes for Menu Planning
Search for Hydration recipes and more in Cycle Menu Management using the trait feature. More information on how to use traits can be found here. Examples of recipes include:
Fortified Foods
Fortified Foods
Supporting nutritional needs through person-centered dining and real food choices is key. Fortify favorite foods with extra calories and nutrients to assure adequate intake.
Recipes for Menu Planning
Recipes for Menu Planning
Search for Fortified recipes and more in Cycle Menu Management using the trait feature. More information on how to use traits can be found here. Examples of recipes include:
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