I had the opportunity to make nut free homemade cookie to a local Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clifton Park, NY called Peregrine Care. Some of the residents have food allergies and the staff has been professionally trained in making sure those residents with food allergies stay safe. The residents had a lovely time decorating the nut free cookies and ate more than decorate! I had a delightful time visiting and sharing memories about their favorite foods. Often people with dementia don’t taste food and experience flavor like they once did. Because taste buds are diminished as people age, people with dementia opt for heavy foods or foods with a lot of flavor, like sugary sweets.
Food cravings, like sweets are located in certain regions of the brain that are responsible for memory, pleasure, and reward. I was so happy to see them enjoy a sweet moment.
Stay safe,
Katie
Food cravings, like sweets are located in certain regions of the brain that are responsible for memory, pleasure, and reward. I was so happy to see them enjoy a sweet moment.
Stay safe,
Katie