13/10/2026
💙 Dementia Awareness Week 2 | Eating and Drinking 💙
At The Beeches Home Care, we’re continuing our Dementia Awareness learning journey with this week’s focus on eating and drinking.
Dementia can affect appetite, taste, and a person’s ability to recognise hunger and thirst. With the right support, we can help people maintain their dignity, independence, comfort and enjoyment at mealtimes. 💜
🍽️ Our key reminders this week: ✅ Offer familiar foods and choices that reflect personal preferences. ✅ Create a calm, comfortable mealtime environment. ✅ Encourage independence and support people to eat safely. ✅ Offer preferred drinks regularly and keep them within easy reach. ✅ Follow individual care plans, dietary needs and swallowing guidance. ✅ Record and report any concerns, including poor intake or changes in eating and drinking.
Small acts of kindness and understanding can make a big difference. By being patient, observant and person-centred, we can make mealtimes more enjoyable and help those living with dementia feel supported and valued. 💙
Together, let’s continue to promote compassionate, dignified and person-centred care. 🌿
📚 This week’s learning is adapted from Dementia UK’s guidance on eating and drinking.
