- Eat soft food
- Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day
- Frequent and regular check-ups at the dentist are therefore recommended.
- The use of a plastic spoon will lessen the chance of injury to the mouth or damage to the teeth.
- Offering smaller meals more frequently throughout the day
- Even offering 2-3 mouthfuls of liquid every hour to achieve adequate hydration to manage constipation
- Daily physical activity can help, including a physio programme or swimming.
- Bone health must be monitored by blood tests and or bone density scans.
- Limit processed foods with low nutritional value
- Make pre- and pro-biotics a regular part of the diet