Which intervention(s)can be used to improve intake for individuals with dementia?
A) Serve soup in a plastic bowl.
B) Cut up foods before serving.
C) Use clear cups to serve drinks.
D) Provide one utensil at a time.

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Cutting food before serving decreases the risk for choking,as well as making it easier for patients to feed themselves.Soups should be served in a mug instead of a bowl to enable patients to hold the cup for ease of consuming.The use of red cups,not clear cups,has been shown to increase food intake.Providing one utensil at a time can often decrease confusion during meal time.

Which Intervention(s)can Be Used to Improve Intake for Individuals with Dementia