Put the spoon into your mouth. Chew the food. Swallow the food. Early in the day, after a night's rest, may be the best time to present the primary meal for the day. As the day goes on, the person may be tired and less able to concentrate or eat correctly.
People tend to gain weight in early stages of dementia.
As the disease progresses, people tend to lose weight. People tend to lose weight as the disease progresses. Try instant breakfasts with whole milk or coffee-flavored milk. Increase calories by adding ice cream to milk. Serve cream soups.