Juice can be thickened with apple sauce. Milk can be thickened with yogurt. Easily chewed foods should be presented. Pudding Casseroles Mashed potatoes with gravy Sweet tasting foods may be more appealing. Adding vanilla or fruits to yogurt may make them more appealing.
Finger foods are easier to handle.
Utensils Use a deep dish plate. A wide, deep dish makes it easier to maneuver food onto the spoon and out of the dish Use soup spoons. Forks and knives may cause a safety problem. Medications Try not to give medications during meals. This can be distracting.