Tool Kit. Strategies to facilitate eating and swallowing in people living with early-stage dementia

28 8. Continuously observe if the person is experiencing any pain or discomfort. If the person cannot verbally express it, pay attention to their facial and body expressions and symptoms such as agitation, sudden meal refusal, or fatigue during eating. 9. Organize the pantry and refrigerator with labels so the person living with dementia can easily find the foods and utensils they are looking for.