Assisting a Person to Eat

Deanne York Douglas
Deanne York Douglas
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How can we promote more independence during meal time?

Click the blue link to watch this video to support a client to eat when they have advanced dementia, cognitive impairment, dysphagia or are physically unable to lift the spoon to their mouth. The video shows a reverse staged chaining technique, any part of the chain technique can be applied to any client as their condition changes. 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adrialthompson_occupationaltherapist-otr-ot-activity-7192191606827941889-eUfo?utm_source=li_share&utm_content=feedcontent&utm_medium=g_dt_web&utm_campaign=copy

Source: Imogen's Linkedin post