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Managing Mealtimes and Eating Challenges in Alzheimer's Disease (eBook)

ARE YOU:

Worried about a loved one living with dementia who is not eating enough food?
Stressed every time you sit down to the table for another meal?
Frustrated that the person refuses to eat?
Anxious that the person may act out and you won't know what to do?

HERE'S THE TRUTH:

You're not alone—and there is hope. Whether you're a family caregiver or a professional, this course empowers you to create calmer, more successful mealtime experiences while supporting the person's well-being.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Overcome Common Mealtime Challenges. Learn practical solutions to handle food aversions, distractions, and other eating difficulties.
Create a Dementia-Friendly Mealtime Environment. Discover how small changes in setup and routine can significantly improve focus and comfort during meals.
Engage Your Loved One in Mealtime. Find ways to make eating a more enjoyable and less stressful experience for BOTH of you!

YES! I WANT TO MAKE MEALTIMES EASIER!

$17.99

eBook Only: Alzheimer's Disease: Managing Meals and Eating | A Guide for Caregivers

This book is written for anyone caring for a person living with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia struggling to find ways to help the person eat more food. Alzheimer's disease impacts a person's sensory abilities and this book will help you understand how those changes impact their ability to feed themselves.

Links to her related podcasts episodes that explain content within the eBook further are provided for free as additional learning resources, in addition to the handouts discussed in the dementia handfeeding course.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Brain Changes in Dementia
Chapter 2: Sensory Changes and the Importance of Cueing
Chapter 3: Three Handfeeding Techniques
Chapter 4: Meal Time Behaviors and Your Bag of Tricks
Additional Materials: Checklists

About Melissa: Dr. Melissa Batchelor is a nurse and nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in geriatrics and long-term care and her research is focused on improving mealtimes in dementia by teaching caregivers to use different handfeeding techniques. This book is based on her program of research and the current evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.