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.
DEM 302 Understanding and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia. 1.1 Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating. If the individuals cognitive ability is impaired they could forget to eat and drink, as well as think that they haven’t been fed, we might think they had a drink or eaten their food where as they might have tipped their drink down the sink or thrown their food away. If the functional ability changes it could mean that they can’t hold cutlery or hold a drink, therefore unable to feed themselves or feed themselves properly. When the emotional state changes they may become stressed and not want to eat or drink and may also forget that they need to
Unit 49 DEM302 Understand and Meet the Nutritional Requirements of Individuals with Dementia This unit is about understanding that individuals may have specific nutritional needs because of their experience of dementia. Learners will develop their knowledge and skills in meeting these nutritional requirements and be able to provide evidence of their competence to enable individuals with dementia to eat and drink well. Question 1 Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition. (1.1) A dementia patient will make poorer choices about the foods and drinks they wish to consume. Often just knowing that we are thirsty as opposed to hungry will lead to a better choice being made in selecting drink over food.
Unit 4222-366 (DEM 302) Outcome 1 1. Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition. Firstly I will look at cognitive in reference to eating, drinking and nutrition. Some people with dementia can suffer from clinical depression and this would be a cognitive change, as an affect of depression the appetite of an individual will be affected and this may lead to someone having a small or no appetite and under eating this may lead to malnutrition and dehydration, or someone having an increase appetite which will cause over eating and may lead to someone gaining weight or becoming obese which carries many health conditions. Secondly, functional changes that may occur with someone with dementia is that they may have had a stroke or have weakness in using limbs which would affect them using utensils such as a knife and fork for instance not having the strength to lift the fork to their mouth.
For example if my client had high cholesterol and chose to continually eat saturated fatty foods. 3.1 Factors that help promote an individuals dignity, comfort and enjoyment while eating and drinking would be to for them to choose where they would prefer to sit and to ensure that it is safe, hygienic, warm and light. Make it a pleasant quiet experience with no distractions or noise. 4.1 Lots of individuals eat slowly this could be due to wrong fitting dentures, swallowing problems or maybe it helps digestion. To start clearing away before an individual has chosen to finish eating and drinking is firstly rude but also could make the individual feel that they should be finished.
CU2636 Support Individuals to Eat and Drink 1 Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink 1.3 Describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink Some people might refuse to eat some food that has been given to them. They will have been given this food because it is what it says they need in their care plan such as a liquidised diet or a soft diet. If someone is on one of these diets then they might not be able to choose what they want to eat and then this will cause problems between the individual and the care assistant. However, there are some ways that you can resolve these difficulties and dilemmas. One of these ways is reporting them to your manager or senior member of staff who is on shift.
If this is preferred then to promote their dignity food presented for that function should be laid out. Emotional problems – affecting mood (causing depression and irritability) and social interaction with other people e.g. confusion can cause distress and aggression. Emotional Changes can be the negative emotions brought about from the confused state of
[CT257.5] Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector The public may affect the image and delivery of service as the public concern may be raised through media coverage on the tv and through press correspondents. [CU1527.1] Know the principles of healthy eating for children and young people Assessment Criteria The eat well plate shows the different types of food we need to eat and in what proportions to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Children and young people need to have a correct balance of nutrients and food for them to develop and grow properly. The right balance helps to improve their concentration, builds up their strength and gives plenty of energy. 1.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people The nutritonal requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people include: vitamins, minerals and protein, mixed with fibers which dont include salt and sugar.
The person may want to keep a food diary to help discover which foods make their condition worse and avoid them in the future. Some experts believe probiotic yoghurt drinks help settle the stomach and the nerves in the gut. • Lactose Intolerance is very common. It’s when people can’t tolerate the natural sugar found in
If a family decides they want to live travelling from place to place they will affect the educational needs of a child as they move from school to school. However personal choice of a child can greatly affect their outcomes. If a child decides to eat a meal that is more fattening and unhealthy than another meal they were offered this can affect their physical wellbeing as fatty food can result in children becoming obese. As a child care practitioner it is important to understand that it important for children to have personal choice as personal choice helps a child to make up their own mind on their likes and dislikes, however you can help to support a child’s choices by teaching them about healthy foods and how different foods can affect our bodies. You will also need to make sure that any other factors of personal choice such as moving from place to place and do not affect a child’s right to