Research has proven that social isolation INCREASES the risk of malnutrition, so it's crucial that we take steps to ensure that our ladies and gents, who either by choice or necessity eat in their bedrooms, enjoy a 'room service' mealtime experience which is equal in quality, planning, and delivery, as the dining room experience itself.
Why Is the Care Home Bedroom Mealtime Experience Important?
Food is more than just a source of physical nutrition for the body. It can also be associated with memories and emotions and serves as a source of enjoyment, socialisation and dignity.
Care home mealtimes are important because they play a significant role in the quality of life and the health and wellbeing of people living in care settings, especially those with dementia and cognitive impairment.
Just because someone chooses to or needs to eat in their rooms, doesn't mean that they should be treated differently to those who dine in communal areas.
48% of nursing home residents are now living with Alzheimer's or other dementia's. So, to help them enjoy their mealtime experience.
