This help sheet provides ideas on how changes in the environment and some items of assistive technology may be used in the dining room of the family home to support a person living with dementia.

Medication System in Dining Room

Some common issues a person with dementia may experience that are associated with the dining area may include:

  • Difficulty getting in and out of chairs;
  • Difficulty with using eating utensils;
  • Recognising food or changes in appetite.

A dining area that is familiar to the person with dementia and is similar to their past environment will provide the most support in maintaining independence.