The Influence of Standards of Care Ageless Design, Inc. 12633 159th Court North Jupiter, FL 33478 561.745.0210 Write to us . Eating Problems Alzheimer patients present a variety of eating problems. Most take longer to eat. Some are easily distracted by noise or activity around them.
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.