Supporting Access to Fluids, Food, and Nutrition

There are various types of equipment available to help support access to fluids, food, and nutrition. These include:u00a0

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  • Clocks or reminder messages to help someone remember to eat or drink
  • Special cutlery that support gripping
  • Two-handled mugs to support people with poor grip, tremors, or weak wrists
  • Cups with lids to minimise spills
  • One-way straws to help people drink without lifting a cup
  • Non-slip maps to stop plates/bowls from movingu00a0
  • Plates/bowls with high sides to prevent food from falling
  • Insulated plates/bowls to help keep food at the right temperature for slow eaters
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You can also support adequate nutrition and hydration by working in a person-centred way, ensuring that the person’s needs regarding food and drinks are met. Ways that you can support them include:

  • Inquiring on beliefs or preferences that affect the foods they eat
  • Inquiring about foods they should not have due to medication or health conditions
  • Inquiring about support equipment that may be required
  • Providing access to fluids at all times unless restricted for medical reasons
  • Encouraging people not to wait until they are thirsty to drink
  • Offering drinks and reminding people to drink
  • Refreshing drinks regularly
  • Putting drinks within easy reach
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