Some individuals will need support and encouragement to eat.
Others might need encouragement to eat less.
Individuals with memory impairments, emotional upset or are feeling unwell may need prompts and guidance on when to eat and how much. Care plans will provide guidelines on individuals’ food and nutritional needs. It is important that you read and fully understand what is written in the care plan so you can follow the requirements and support the individual to do the same.
These are some of the things you can do to encourage people to eat.
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Class Sessions
1- 1. Describe the importance of food safety, including hygiene, food preparation and handling
2- 2. Explain the importance of good nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing
3- 3. List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
4- 4. Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
5- 5. Check that drinks are within reach of those that have restrictions on their movements
6- 6. Check that drinks are refreshed on a regular basis
7- 7. Check that individuals are offered drinks in accordance with their plan of care
8- 8. Support and encourage individuals to drink in accordance with their plan of care
9- 9. Support individuals to access fluids – Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person
10- 10. Check that any nutritional products are within reach of those that have restrictions
11- 11. Check food temperature, care plans and the individual is able to eat it
12- 12. Check appropriate utensils are available to support independence
13- 13. Support and encourage individuals to eat in accordance with their plan of care
14- 14. Support individuals to access food – Know how to report any concerns to the relevant person