types of diets for dementia patients
For a person with Alzheimer's or dementia, poor nutrition may increase behavioral symptoms and cause weight loss. The basic nutrition tips below can help boost the person with dementia's health and your health as a caregiver, too. 1  Provide a balanced diet with a variety of foods. 2  Offer vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean protein foods. 3  Limit foods with high saturated fat and cholesterol.