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Role of Nutrition and Understanding Changed Eating Habits during Dementia

On a regular basis, nutrition has a key role to play when good health has to be maintained. For dementia patients, nutrition becomes more important. The Former Director, Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi Abbey Healthcare observes that without a healthy diet maintained, it can be a challenge to manage dementia. This can then lead to other issues that can worsen the overall health of a patient. While realizing the role of nutrition is vital, the drinking and eating habits of dementia patients should be monitored too.

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Role of Nutrition and Understanding Changed Eating Habits during Dementia

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  1. Role of Nutrition and Understanding Changed Eating Habits during Dementia

  2. On a regular basis, nutrition has a key role to play when good health has to be maintained. For dementia patients, nutrition becomes more important. The Former Director, Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi Abbey Healthcare observes that without a healthy diet maintained, it can be a challenge to manage dementia. This can then lead to other issues that can worsen the overall health of a patient. While realizing the role of nutrition is vital, the drinking and eating habits of dementia patients should be monitored too. When they undergo changes that are not favorable for their health, they should be properly managed, suggests Mr. Sodhi. • What is the Role of Nutrition in Dementia? • Dementia can take a toll on health in different ways. These ways can vary from one patient to another. To manage health during the disorder, one vital requirement is proper nutrition. Caring for a person with better health and diet can be easier compared to other cases of dementia where good nutrition is lacking. • Hence, for better care, the role of nutrition can be seen, opines Mr. Sodhi. Also, pertaining to other reasons, this requirement becomes essential: • Vulnerability to other medical conditions can increase when a good diet is missing. • The signs of dementia can worsen. • Issues such as confusion and memory loss may aggravate. • Without nutrition, obesity can occur, increasing difficulties for a patient.

  3. How to Identify the Lack of Nutrition in Dementia Patients? • The requirement for good nutrition can be met when caregivers identify the need for it in a patient. Former Director, Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi Abbey Healthcare, says that those who are undergoing dementia can exhibit some signs. Through these, caregivers can determine whether nutritional requirements are provided for. • A patient’s condition may worsen rapidly. • Dementia can progress increasingly. • Weight-related issues can come to the surface. • The immunity to manage even minor health challenges can be missing. • Can Eating Habits Change during Dementia? • In some instances, dementia patients can show changes in their eating habits. This can be one of the effects of the brain disorder. Also, the changes going on in their body, whether physical or mental, can lead to altered eating habits. The same can be true for drinking habits as well.

  4. Which Factors Lead to Changed Eating Habits in Dementia? • In the opinion of Mr. Sodhi, the eating habits of a dementia patient can get modified over time. Also, at times, they can suddenly undergo changes, explains the Former Director, Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi Abbey Healthcare. Considering the two scenarios, there can be different factors influencing the drinking or eating habits of the patient. • When these habits gradually change, the factors responsible for the same can be: • Advanced stages of the brain disorder • Depression • Losing appetite • Difficulties in swallowing food during dementia • Anxiety • No exercise or physical activity • As per Mr. Sodhi, given that a person suddenly exhibits alterations in drinking or eating, these factors might play a role:

  5. A dental or oral infection • An infection in the kidney • Problems in the chest area • Urine infection • Pain • Constipation • Side effects from medicine • Tiredness • How to Manage Changed Eating Habits of Dementia Patients? • On observing that a patient having dementia is not getting the needed nutrition, the eating habits should be monitored. When they seem to change, their management should be ensured without delays. • According to Mr. Sodhi, to manage the changed eating habits during dementia, it is important for caregivers to encourage patients to eat. However, they should not be forced to eat or drink. Mainly, by encouraging them to improve their habits, managing the challenge can be easier. • In addition to this, the factors that are causing the habits to change should be looked at. These factors should be specifically managed to reduce their effects on patients. • Conclusion • When a disorder like dementia affects immunity across various levels, ensuring proper nutrition is significant. The Former Director, Prabhdyal Singh Sodhi Abbey Healthcare suggests that caregivers should ensure a healthy diet for patients. At the same time, when eating or drinking habits get altered, they should be managed. With the continuous supply of the needed nutrition, the health of dementia patients can be looked after.

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