Some patients have tremors and spill food. Others cannot remember how to use forks or spoons. They knock glasses of liquid over. Some patients will not eat at all. And, some patients who do eat may have trouble swallowing.
Many patients crave sweets, leaving the nutritious fruits, veggies, and meats behind.
I have compiled some tips that may help you manage eating problems. Don't put the whole meal on the plate at one time. Use paper plates and put one food item per plate. Some patients won't drink liquid if it has already been poured into a glass. However, if you let the patient see you pour the liquid into the glass, they may remember to drink it.