What can help long term care home staff implement person-centred care practices at mealtimes for residents with dementia?

1. Describe current practice.
2. Explain what influences current practice.
3. Identify steps to improve implementation of person-centred mealtime care.

Take-away messages
• For food industry partners: Help create flexibility to optimize care through food options. Promote a wide variety of: Finger foods to support independence, Tasty pureed options (including products or recipes), Nutritious snack and dessert options for residents of diverse ethnicities
• For dietitians: Help equip staff with a toolbox of strategies, especially regarding: Responsive behaviours, Low food and fluid intakes
• For ALL OF US: • Help form a strong team: Encourage volunteer and family involvement at meals and snack times in your local long term care homes

Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research, Alzheimer Society of Canada