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

56 Eating is more than a biological process : Family routines are meaningful, and it is important that the person can participate in them daily. Principles Involved in the Eating Routine Effective communication : Ask which activities the person feels comfortable with and which options are safe for their condition. Label drawers and cabinets with the names of the items they contain to help the person find what they need or know where to put things away. Signs of attention or urgency : Ensure the environment is suitable and safe for the activities they are expected to perform, such as having enough space to move around and that utensils are organized in accessible places, ideally with labeled and organized compartments.