Personal Care (ADL)
Eating and Feeding
Eating and feeding assistance is an approved ADL under the Home Help Program. Caregivers help position the care recipient for safe eating, assist with utensils, provide hand-over-hand feeding support, and monitor for choking or swallowing difficulties.
What This Includes
- Positioning for safe, upright eating
- Hand-over-hand feeding assistance
- Adaptive utensil setup and use
- Food texture preparation (soft, minced, pureed)
- Fluid and thickened liquid assistance
- Monitoring for choking or swallowing concerns
Who This Helps
- Individuals with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
- Seniors with hand tremors or weakness
- People in late stages of dementia
- Those recovering from stroke affecting oral motor function
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