Module

4

Lesson 1. Eating and drinking - more pleasant mealtimes

Activity

Timetable for drinking

The timetable below is for you to remind the person living with dementia to eat and drink. Give them the opportunity to choose what to drink.

Time of day

Morning – noon

Time of day

Noon – Dinnertime

Time of day

Dinnertime – Bedtime*

*Note that drinking after dinnertime may potentially increase night time visits to the toilet

Warning

If the person you care for is not allowed fluids due to a heart condition, you need to follow the doctor’s order regarding how much to drink.

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