28/05/2025 apetito - Nourishing Care: The Role of Nutrition in Dementia Support
With 70% of care home residents living with dementia, providing early nutritional support is crucial for managing symptoms and preventing further complications.
In the latest episode of apetito’s “Lunch With…” podcast, our Dietitian Sophia Cornelius engages with leading experts Professor Jane Murphy from Bournemouth University and Speech Therapist Tracy Broadley Jackson to discuss how care homes can identify early signs of malnutrition and implement effective interventions.
Insights from Experts
Malnutrition in dementia can result in frailty, muscle deterioration, and increased risk of infection. In this episode of “Lunch With…”, the experts discuss the critical importance of early nutritional intervention and how care homes can proactively address these challenges.
Recognising the Signs
Refusing food, experiencing weight loss, eating slowly, or coughing during meals may indicate early signs of malnutrition. Professor Jane Murphy and Tracy Broadley Jackson emphasise the critical role of regular screening, such as the MUST tool to identify issues early and safeguard residents health.