In this case I would seek guidance for their care plan and GP as to what is acceptable for them to be having. 3. As a Support Assistant it is my job to advise & promote to all service users about a healthy balanced diet and its importance. Also to give them enjoyable foods they can eat and met their dietary needs. For example: a service user may have problems to swallow, dribble whilst eating and get embarrassed in front of peers.
Excessive alcohol consumption adds more sugar to your diet and, again, is harmful to the adrenal glands, which protect you against stress. Other things you can do to help with stress include the following: Eat regular meals. Relax at meals and eat slowly. Drink plenty of water. Don’t eat three to four hours before bedtime.
Treating them as an individual makes easier to be aware of their preferences. Many individuals with dementia can make their own choices in what they like to eat and drink. Individuals with severe dementia may not be able to make their own choices therefore we can inform them, and if they are unable to communicate or tell us anything sometimes we can show them the options. By asking the individuals family we can also see what they like and observing them can tell us what they like better than other things. 3.1 Demonstrate how the knowledge of life history of an individual with dementia has been used to provide a diet that meets his/her
For example : If the individual has been recommended a low fat diet by their doctor but the individual insists they want to eat “junk food” it is my role to advise the individual of the content of the food and the consequences of eating it and to repeat this to them on a regular basis. The individual is then able to make an “informed decision” of whether they still wish to consume the meal. It is their right to choose to eat their preferred food. I report the matter immediately and follow my organisations policies and procedures regarding reporting the matter eg note in care plan and report to my manager. This is then discussed with the care team and medical staff responsible for the individuals care.
“Diabetes can be tackled in different ways- by insulin and diet” (Rudy, 1999, page 19) Diet, when someone had diabetes it is best for their health to cut right down on the unhealthy foods, and stick to the health foods, this is due to the effectiveness of the medication you are on. If you eat junk food and do not eat healthy then your medication will not be as effective as it could be. Sticking to regular mealtimes is also another thing that could help you feel better as it will keep your “blood glucose levels under control”. (Rudy, 1999, page 20) There are 2 types of carbohydrates, 1 that is good for controlling diabetes and 1 that is really bad, these are starchy and sugary. Sugary- this is the 1 that people with diabetes should stay clear of, this is due to the “glucose getting into your bloodstream fast, this could cause a sudden rise in blood glucose levels”.
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
As well as maintaining a good relationship with the individual. 2. Encourage the individual to select suitable options for food and drink Suitable food and drink should be encouraged according to the individual’s dietary needs. For example, an individual with type 2 diabetes needs to consume enough starchy and carbohydrate rich food to keep his blood glucose levels high enough to avoid suffering hypoglycemia (When the bloody glucose level drops below 4 mmol/L). In this case, food such as Potatoes, rice and sugary foods/drinks such as jelly and lucozade will be encouraged.
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.
With some service users, offering a choice between two items- having a fruit yoghurt, or a fruit salad, while showing them the respective foods, is a feasible way. With other customers, offer only one dish at a time, asking whether the customer would like to have it, or not. If the answer is no, show another item and repeat the yes/no question. If the customer does not have the capacity to choose that given day, the carer may make a choice for him/her, based on the likes/dislikes of the service user and the restrictive criteria described in the care plan and also ensuring a healthy and varied diet. 1.2.
This can be resolved by reporting the issue to your senior member of staff on shift or your manager. You should also try to explain to the service user why they have to have their food presented like that, if they still refuse that food you could offer them something different which will also be suitable for them. 2. Describe how and when to seek guidance about an individual’s choice of food and drink (1.1.4) You should seek additional guidance about an individual’s choice of food and drink when you are not sure about what they can and can’t have. You can seek additional guidance by asking your senior member of staff that is on shift or your manager.