[New 2015]

Recommendation(s)

In people with dementia who are at risk of undernutrition, dietary advice aimed at food fortification should be tried first, and weight and nutritional status monitored. If nutritional status is not improved, then oral nutritional supplementation should be used (in the absence of any clinical contraindication) to achieve weight gain and restore nutritional status. Health and aged care professionals should support the person with dementia to receive adequate nourishment and hydration through maintaining a healthy, balanced diet. People with dementia should have their weight monitored and nutritional status assessed regularly. In cases of undernutrition, consultation with a dietitian and/or assessment by a speech pathologist may be indicated.
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Quality of evidence: LOW