My 77 year old, with dementia, and is mentally handicap, sister doesn’t want to eat and doesn’t seem to know how to use the utensils either.
I’m wonder if there is an organization with volunteers that would go into the nursing facility to help these folks to eat. The CNAs have to much to do and too many patients to care for and can’t feed all that need help.
I can’t go do this for her. I have been timing my visits at meal time but can only get there 2 to 3 times a week.
Any suggestions?
When my Husband was in rehab there was a separate room (unfortunately called the "Feeding Room") and staff would help the residents that were placed there.
The facility should have staff help those that need it.
You should not have to ask to find volunteers that would do that. I am guessing that the facility would not allow it just in case someone were to choke. (I volunteer at a Hospice and in order to help a patient eat we have to have specific training)
I think in your case you need to become a "squeaky wheel" to get your sister the help she needs.