What to Say: Dementia Mealtime & Eating Scripts for Care Staff and Families, 50 Printable Pages

Dementia mealtime and eating scripts for care staff and family caregivers: 43 everyday moments, 7 step cards with simple pictures and a Sources page, in 50 printable pages (US Letter and A4 included).

 

WHAT YOU GET

- 50 printable pages (43 situations + 7 step cards), as one PDF for US Letter and one for A4

- 43 mealtime moments, one per page: not eating, at the table, doing it themselves, mouth and swallowing, drinking and weight

- 7 step cards with simple line pictures: when they will not eat, a calm mealtime, plate and table, help with the spoon, eating by hand, soft food and safe swallowing, drinks through the day

- On every page: what happens, why it may happen, a kind line to say, a line to avoid, and what to try next

- A Sources page listing the 7 published pages used, with the dates they were checked

- Also included, not counted in the 50: cover, how-to page, Contents, Sources and About pages, and a Facility Use License

 

MADE FOR EASY READING

Plain black and white pages, no decoration. The text is 20 pt on every situation page and step card (the Sources page is 17 pt and the About page is 19 pt). Print at Actual Size and keep the pages in a binder, in the care office or near the dining room.

 

WHERE THE INFORMATION COMES FROM

The reasons and tips are our own summary of published pages from the National Institute on Aging, the Alzheimer's Association, Dementia Australia and Family Caregiver Alliance. The numbers in brackets on each page match the Sources page. Where the sources differ, for example on sweet foods, the book says so. One source is written for care homes, and we kept the ideas that also work at home. The "Say this" and "Not this" lines are our own wording. They were not written or endorsed by these organizations.

 

MOMENTS INCLUDED

Says No to Eating, Forgets to Eat, Thinks They Already Ate, Too Many Choices, Wants Only Sweets, Cannot Use Knife and Fork, Wants Finger Food, Hard to Chew, Coughs or Chokes, Does Not Drink Enough, and 33 more.

 

HOW IT WORKS

1. Download the Download Here PDF after purchase.

2. Open the button inside to reach your files. Choose the US Letter or A4 folder.

3. Print at Actual Size and start with the Read Me First file.

 

GOOD TO KNOW

- Digital download only. No physical item is shipped.

- These pages offer general ideas for kind, clear communication and everyday care. They are not medical advice. Follow your care plan and your facility policies, and ask a doctor, dietician or care professional if you are unsure.

- Print as many copies as you need for the people in your care at your care facility, or for your own family. No reselling, sharing or uploading.

 

Questions? Send us a message and we will be happy to help.