Snacks as nutritional support in dementia care

Article Abstract:

Research into the beneficial affects of introducing a range of snacks to patients suffering from dementia, which were included as part of their daily food intake, showed body mass improved over the time period of a year, compared with patients who remained on nutritional supplements and three regular meals a day. Economically the introduction of snacks reduced spending on laxatives by up to 37% during the year, mainly due to improved fluid and food intake, while nutritional supplements spending fell by 38% over the year. The type of food snacks included yoghurt, cakes, biscuits and fresh fruit juice.

Health aspects, Food and nutrition, Dementia, Patients

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Support for patients with recent visual impairment

Article Abstract:

A person who has suffered a sudden visual impairment experiences a range of reactions. Nurses, and other health care professionals, should be trained to understand the psychological needs, as well as the physical needs, of a patient adjusting to visual loss. Psychological reactions may include depression, self-pity, denial, fear, or feelings of isolation. Patients can learn a range of coping strategies and may find a support group helpful in this process.

Psychological aspects, Blindness, Visually disabled persons, Visually impaired persons, Vision disorders

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