Got Fiestaware? My mom does…she has a whole set of plates and bowls in lots of vibrant, beautiful colors. Having a meal on a colored plate just seems to make mealtime more fun!
I recently read a great post from The Alzheimer’s Reading Room discussing the use of colored plates in Alzheimer’s patients. (FYI: The Alzheimer’s Reading Room is a great resource for those with or caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s. They have great resources and an active community for you to connect with. I highly recommend them!!)
The post mentions that colored plates help Alzheimer’s patients see their food more clearly, which as you can imagine, seems to help with intake. This isn’t a new phenomenom but one we’ve been using in the practice of dietetics for some time. Colored plates help those with visual impairment see contrast and therefore enhance intake. Our brains also seem to pick up on the colors and may influence us to eat differently. In particularly, red plates do seem to increase intake.
So to answer the original question…what do Fiestaware and dementia have in common? That colorful Fiestaware (or a colored disposable plate) could be an easy trick to helping your loved one with or without dementia eat more!
Have a great weekend! Sunday is Grandparent’s Day…be sure to honor and/or remember your grandparents!!
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Resources:
1. The Alzheimer’s Reading Room: http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-postscript-wont-eat-didnt.html#more
This is so beautiful. I would love to have such colorful sets of plates and bowl. It actually looks pretty and my kids will enjoy their meal in it.
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