Each service user is different and they all like/ dislike different foods. Some service users are able to tell staff as to what they do and don’t like. As for some individuals have difficulties explaining things, but some information like this will more than likely be found on their own care plan. Also some service users may have other things to be aware of such as diabetes eating less sugary things or bad oral hygiene not allowing them to eat solid foods. In this case I would seek guidance for their care plan and GP as to what is acceptable for them to be having.
The same will apply to drinking. With older people who are prone to malnutrition and dehydration this can become more of a problem with Dementia putting their health at risk. Functional problems - affecting ability to carry out normal daily activities such as washing, dressing, and cooking meals Functional changes is losing the ability to remember how to eat or using utensils and drinking implements and instead might be better encouraged to pick up food buffet style or finger food. This might be as a way to overcome their loss of ability to function as they once did and rather than become distressed and confused they prefer to just pick up food. If this is preferred then to promote their dignity food presented for that function should be laid out.
Poor hygiene may lead to social difficulties and isolation. All these aspects are affecting individual’s well-being and breaking down their mental health and leading to developing of mental illnesses. When is personal hygiene not maintained, individual’s physical health deteriorate by having skin problems, infections, dental diseases, increasing likelihood of contracting contagious illnesses Outcome 3 Understand when poor hygiene may be an indicator of other underlying personal issues The learner can: identify underlying personal issues that may be a cause of poor personal hygiene Failure to brush and floss, failure to use soap and shampoo, failure to use deodorant, failure to change clothes regularly, drug use,
For instance picky eaters may have an over or under sensitivity to taste and texture, being unable to feel food around the mouth. A possible solution maybe to change the texture of the food (e.g. purée it) or to slowly introduce different textures into the patients mouth such as a toothbrush or different foods while encouraging activities that involve the mouth such as using bubble wands or whistles. For those that suffer from pica and enjoy the sensation of chewing on objects and clothes, they may do so because they find it relaxing and therefore straws or hard sweets could be given to the individual as a safer alternative. For those that suffer from sensitivity related to smell, problems of smearing their own faeces is not uncommon as they may like the texture so as an alternative, jelly or corn flour and water should be introduced instead together with stronger smelling items.
Becoming depressed can make them feel like they want to be on their own most of the time therefore becoming socially isolated can also affect the nutritional needs as they don’t feel like eating and most likely wont. 1.4 Explain the importance of recognising and meeting individuals personal and cultural preferences for food and drink. It is very important to recognise what an individual likes to eat and drink and what they don’t like. If you don’t recognise these you are not meeting their preferences and that will cause them to not eat and drink instead of realising that it is something they don’t like. When you know what they do like you can always assure that there is always something available.
The environment can have effects such as noise, confusion, too much visual stimulation, poor lighting, unpleasant odours, and uncomfortable room temperature 4. it is important to recognise and meet an individuals personal and cultural preferences concerning food and drink as the individual could find the food unappealing, have difficulty eating the foods that are offered due to smells, flavours and textures, difficulty can also arise if too many foods are offered at one time 5. People with dementia may become dehydrated if they are unable to communicate or recognise that they are thirsty, they can forget to drink, inadequate fluids can lead to headaches, increased confusion, constipation and urinary tract infections, all can increase symptoms of dementia, offering a variety of drinks is important as the individual’s preferences can
Like Pollan pointed out in one of his chapters, fast-food is bad for our health and for us in general. The food pyramid might sound healthy since there are commercials and doctors that follow the food pyramid but
By using a mild scare tactic to begin his argument, Pelletier not only captures his readers’ attention, but he forces them to realize what would have to be given up if we were to only eat locally. Many everyday and even essential products would be lost in some communities. If this were not reason enough to reject the locavore movement, he also gives logical reasoning as to why this idea simply would not work. The environment and economy would both experience negative effects. The change in consumption would ultimately lead to famine in many thriving nations.
Explain the processes involved in how one senses the world around them (sight, touch, hearing, etc). There are many processes involved in how we sense the world around us. LeFrancois (2011) described these processes best when he said “our senses are our brains window” (sect. 3.1 para. 1).
Stimuli’s are what transfers to the brain. The brain is dependent on neurotransmitters to send signals for one part of the brain to another part. The neurotransmitters are let go or released by nerve cells, which is what helps in carrying out cognitive functioning. When brain cells are damaged