Mental health and dementiaQuestion 754 of 1700
You help a resident with dementia eat. What is the best way to offer food?
- Fill the spoon and place it deep in the mouth
- Hurry the resident so the meal ends on time
- Touch a small spoonful to the lips and wait
- Offer a new food every second to keep interest
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Correct answer: Touch a small spoonful to the lips and wait
A small amount at the lips, with plenty of time, lets the resident feel the spoon and open the mouth.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026