Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Dementia

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Dementia, by Jacqueline Kindell.

This informative manual draws on research performed by experts to highlight the feeding and swallowing difficulties of clients with dementia. It is also a pratical guide to offer potential strategies to manage these problems. It focuses on the needs of the individual by providing practical questions to be asked when making an assessment. This assessment is a step-by-step process for staff and caregivers to observe, doucment and manage feeding and swallowign difficulties. Reproducible masters of forms, schedules and checklists are included to aid implementation.

125 pages, softcover, wire binding.