Dementia and Mealtime Success: Empowering Dignity and Nutrition in Dementia Care
Mealtimes can be moments of frustration—or of comfort and connection—when caring for someone living with dementia. This course helps caregivers understand how dementia affects eating, swallowing, and mealtime behaviors, and how to respond with compassion and skill.
Caregivers will learn strategies to reduce mealtime stress, support nutrition and hydration, and preserve dignity throughout the process. This class blends safety, empathy, and person-centered care to promote positive mealtime experiences for both the caregiver and the person receiving care.
60 mins
Certificate included
100% online
English
Audio & Captions
Learning Objectives
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify how dementia impacts appetite, chewing, swallowing, and mealtime behaviors.
- Use strategies to reduce stress, overstimulation, or resistance during meals.
- Support nutrition and hydration in a way that respects personal choice and autonomy.
- Demonstrate techniques that maintain dignity while assisting with meals or feeding.
- Recognize signs of dysphagia and when to report concerns to the nurse or care team.
What's inside
This course includes
How-to instructional videos
Interactive learning activities
Knowledge checks throughout
Audio narration
Closed captions (accessibility)
Certificate of completion
Scenario-based videos
Downloadable checklists
Mobile-friendly access
Progress saving (resume anytime)
