Lorraine Poulos

Check out: Dementia Australia www.dementia.org.au Care worker - What should I phone my co-ordinator about? Type of dementia (if known) Food preferences, allergies and dietary modifications Functional abilities: food preparation, cooking Weight monitoring (MNA scale) Dietician or speech therapy assessment advice Environmental adaptations Assistive equipment required (crockery, cutlery) Co-ordinator - What should be documented on the care plan for the consumer and direct care worker? Consumer - What should I be aware of and report to the worker or co-ordinator? Are my goals clearly defined in the care plan? Reduced interest in food Change in clothes size Feeling tired while eating Problems with swallowing Reduced taste Refusal / reluctance to eat Increased confusion Weight changes: think about clothes too large or dentures loose Changes in function and awareness Fatigue during eating Mealtimes