Skip to content

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

4 min

How to assist during meals a resident who pockets food in his cheek?

According to the National Institutes of Health, food pocketing, also known as food pouching or cheeking, is a common issue among residents with conditions like dementia or dysphagia. Learning **how to assist during meals a resident who pockets food in his cheek** is crucial for ensuring their safety and nutritional intake, as unmanaged pocketing can lead to complications such as aspiration pneumonia.

Read Healthy Aging