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Home arrow Newsletter Archives arrowDecember 2007 - Making Mealtimes More Enjoyable
December 2007 - Making Mealtimes More Enjoyable  E-mail

Making Mealtimes More Enjoyable
Up the Pleasure, Up the Nutrition

Mealtimes are important times for the elderly or ill because they provide a welcome diversion in the day.   During holidays, meal times are a nice opportunity to socialize.  If it is not too distracting, have the person in your care eat with the family or others.  Expect and ignore spills and less-than-perfect manners.  Play holiday music and dress up the table.  It is important that mealtimes are enjoyable to encourage eating.

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