Many Residents have difficulty with participating in mealtime activities. Providing assistance to Residents during meals ensures adequate intake of food and fluids and allows the Residents to connect with the staff one on one.
Seasons Care Corporate RD, Twinkle Patel, provides a great article on safe feeding practices during mealtimes in the November Issue of Caressant Care Connections. The article provides further insight on various provisions put in place to ensure the safety of Residents at mealtimes as well as Dining Room considerations for pleasurable dining.