Episode 6
Nutrition and hydration with John Major
Episode 6 - With your host Melanie Cohen 31st December 2024
Summary
In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by John Major, a member of the Dementia Nutrition Research Team for the Tomato Project at Bournemouth University.
Melanie and John explore key considerations for carers when it comes to meal preparation and ensuring proper hydration for their loved ones. They discuss the importance of good nutrition for those receiving care and offer advice on how to adapt to changes in taste preferences and dietary needs.
Drawing from his personal experience as a family carer for his late wife, who had dementia, John shares both practical advice and heartfelt insights that we hope will be helpful and comforting.
What you will learn
- Meal provision proper hydration for family members
- Why good nutrition is important for individuals in care and what it look like
- How carers can accommodate changes in taste buds and preferences in their loved
ones' diets
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Melanie Cohen
I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙