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

45 5. Ensure that access to the dining area or table is free of obstacles. 7. Use bright colors on the walls to distribute light better. Choose a distinctive color for the dining area (different from other rooms). 4. Maximize natural light and increase artificial lighting so the person can see what is on the table and who is accompanying them. 6. Provide food-related decorations on the walls and, if possible, furniture with plates, cutlery, etc., to aid in recognizing the room.