Hello
My Dad has advanced Alzheimers and since last week has suddenly had a steep drop - we ( staff and Advanced Nurse Practitioner ) haven't yet established if it is an infection or progression of Dementia.
He was suddenly unable to weight bear and has for some months been sleeping more/ keeping his eyes shut.
He is often physical with Personal care.
He is in a Residential Care Home.
Along with this change he is not eating a lot and seems unsure about how to use his cutlery.
Drinking is slow too and hesitant.
I just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience of using adapted cutlery and would recommend any ?
Also I've seen one way straws and wondered about them too?
Thank you
My Dad has advanced Alzheimers and since last week has suddenly had a steep drop - we ( staff and Advanced Nurse Practitioner ) haven't yet established if it is an infection or progression of Dementia.
He was suddenly unable to weight bear and has for some months been sleeping more/ keeping his eyes shut.
He is often physical with Personal care.
He is in a Residential Care Home.
Along with this change he is not eating a lot and seems unsure about how to use his cutlery.
Drinking is slow too and hesitant.
I just wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience of using adapted cutlery and would recommend any ?
Also I've seen one way straws and wondered about them too?
Thank you