Advice Improving the eating experience A good mealtime experience can have a positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing. Food preparation and the person’s surroundings can be important.
Advice Managing overeating and dementia Some people with dementia may eat too much or too often. This page has tips on how to manage these situations.
Advice Changes in eating habits and food preference People with dementia can experience changes in how much food they eat and when and what food they prefer.
Advice How physical and sensory difficulties can affect eating People with dementia can have physical and sensory difficulties that can affect eating and drinking. This page has information about common problems and tips for managing them.
Advice How to support somebody living with dementia in hot weather Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those with dementia. Take note of these ways to support them when the temperatures soar. 07 August 2020 19
Advice How I enjoy good food: Cooking and eating to stay well We ask people about how they keep healthy and well, whether they have dementia or not. This time, we hear about the pleasures of growing, cooking and eating food. 31 July 2020 1
Research Jelly Drops sweets available now - a simple and tasty way to boost daily water intake Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Find out about the latest progress on the development of this exciting product. 13 July 2020 151
Real stories Life during lockdown: ‘Shopping for food has been critically difficult’ Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items. 02 June 2020 27
Research Accelerate to success Alzheimer’s Society’s new ground-breaking crowdsourcing Accelerator programme aims to inspire and recruit innovations and inventions to help people with dementia to live better. 04 June 2019 0
News Weight gain and loss may worsen dementia risk in older people – Alzheimer’s Society comment Older people who experience significant weight gain or weight loss could be raising their risk of developing dementia, suggests a study from Korea published today in the online journal BMJ Open.
Research Partnering with Jelly Drops to stop dehydration in dementia Jelly Drops are sweets containing 90 per cent water that can keep people with dementia hydrated. Alzheimer’s Society is partnering with the Jelly Drops team through our Accelerator Programme.
Real stories Enomwoyi’s story: ‘Mom loves to help. And I believe it’s good for her to be involved’ Enomwoyi lives with her mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here, she describes cooking with Mom, keeping the experience positive and adapting her methods as the disease progresses. 31 January 2019 4
