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Cooking therapy for memory care
or rehab: When clients are rehabbing
back to baseline from acute illness or
disease, nutrition therapy is vital. A
person who just had a stroke might
do well preparing their mom's recipe
for homemade macaroni and cheese
in occupational therapy. A memory
support group can connect with their
loved ones while preparing and eating
foods from their childhood. This is a
good time to remind ourselves that
dementia can reduce our sense of taste
and smell, so " spicing up " food may be
necessary. We also know that smells
can trigger memories. Aromatic food
can be a meaningful way to create a
trip down memory lane for those who
have dementia.
My comfort food is:
Memory associated with this food:
Whether you conduct a comfort
foods workshop, or simply engage
in conversation with a client during
mealtime, talking about and focusing
on comfort foods will create positive
emotions for people of all ages. Here's
to a delicious, cozy meal! E
COMFORT FOODS WORKSHOP
Arrange chairs around a table or in a circle.
Hand out Comfort Foods Flash Cards.
Ask participants: " What is your favorite comfort food? "
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Do a circle " whip " around to have people speak about their
favorite comfort food and a memory associated with it.
Remind them it is OK to pass.
Write the foods on a poster or whiteboard for visual
learners.
Act as a facilitator, moving the conversation along or
redirecting people as needed. This activity generates a lot
of fun conversations! You can expand on this activity by
cooking some of the food items or creating a comfort foods
cookbook.
KRISTIN KLINEFELTER, MS, RDN, LDN | eatsmart@paulbunyan.net
Kristin Klinefelter is a nutrition consultant in Northern Minnesota, where
comfort foods are abundant.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024
Top 10 Takeaways From the ANFP Compensation & Benefits Survey
Training Approaches to Strengthen Nutrition and Allergy Expertise Among Staff
The Brain Science Behind Comfort Foods
Understanding the CDM, CFPP Scope of Practice
Strategies for Success in the Hospitality Industry
Creating Seasonal Variety in Your Menu
Practice Self Health for Better Leadership
Let's Celebrate Our Hardworking Employees
Meet a CDM, CFPP
Foundation Focus
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Top 10 Takeaways From the ANFP Compensation & Benefits Survey
Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Training Approaches to Strengthen Nutrition and Allergy Expertise Among Staff
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - The Brain Science Behind Comfort Foods
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Strategies for Success in the Hospitality Industry
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Creating Seasonal Variety in Your Menu
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Practice Self Health for Better Leadership
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Let's Celebrate Our Hardworking Employees
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Meet a CDM, CFPP
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Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Magazine - January/February 2024 - Foundation Focus
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