“Help! My Mom is Not Eating!” -Navigating the Dietetic Needs of a Loved One with Dementia with Registered Dietitian Molly Robinson (Episode 20).

Registered Dietitian Molly Robinson discusses some of the common nutrition concerns of care partners and talks about the importance of having an experienced dietician involved in the care team of an individual with dementia. She explains the differences between a dietician and speech language pathologist and how it is very possible to introduce a variety of foods and drink other than the meal supplements that may often be suggested by some members of a care team.

Molly Robinson a registered dietitian with more than 18 years of experience and a passion for nutritional care in dementia. She specializes in providing support and solutions for families and care partners to nourish through the nutrition challenges that often come with the dementia journey. Molly believes in a dignified dining experience and promoting independence and quality of life with food throughout the dementia journey.  

She coaches caregivers in strategies to relieve stress at mealtime, improve nutritional status and prevent or stop weight loss.

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