FEEDING
Feeding assistance can help the elderly maintain a healthy diet with balanced nutrition, which can help maximize the client’s independence and self-care ability.
This service will ensure the client is properly positioned with their body upright and ankles, knees and hips at a 90-degree angle and feet flat on the floor. Clients with certain mobility restrictions may need eating aids to ensure proper feeding.
Activities related to feeding may include:
- Administering medicated supplements
- Aid in eating
- Aid in hydration/drinking
Potential benefits related to feeding may include:
- Reduce the risk of dehydration and unplanned weight loss
- Prevent complications like aspiration pneumonia
- Promote socialization
- Promote health & well-being
- Combat malnutrition
- Delay adverse health conditions
- Improved sleep
