Chewing and swallowing difficulties
Possible solution:
- Serve soft, mashed foods, thickened drinks, soup, fruit juice etc.
- Very hot/cold foods may be better tolerated than lukewarm/bland foods
Avoid/limit:
- Thin liquids, milk, coffee, tea, and alcohol
- Hard/crisp/tough foods, banana, sweet foods or fruit that can contribute to drooling
Constipation
Possible solutions:
- Adequate fibre intake (whole grains, bran, dried fruit and fibre-enriched supplements/bulking agents)
- Adequate fluid intake
- Exercise
Avoid/limit:
- Gas-forming foods and beverages (e.g. dried beans, peas, lentils, cabbage, broccoli, onion, garlic)
Decreased appetite
Possible solutions:
- Smaller more frequent meals (5-6 smaller meals instead of 3 main meals)
- Meals should be appetising in appearance and taste and provide sufficient nutrients
Avoid/limit:
- Food low in energy and nutrients e.g. tea, coffee and diet drinks
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