If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia and noticing food being wasted, you’re not alone.

One of the most common behaviors we see is nighttime confusion, clients waking up, mixing foods together, or discarding perfectly good meals.

Here are a few practical ways to prevent food waste while still protecting dignity:

• Limit access instead of removing independenceConsider refrigerator locks or cabinet safety latches for nighttime hours only

• Create a “safe snack station”Leave out pre-portioned, easy-to-eat items they can access freely

• Adjust meal timingA light evening meal or snack can reduce overnight hunger behaviors

• Use clear containersSeeing the food clearly can reduce confusion and unnecessary mixing

• Monitor patternsIf this is happening at night, it may be linked to sundowning or anxiety

• Communicate with your care teamThis may be a sign the care plan needs to be updated

Dementia care isn’t about control, it’s about creating a safe environment that works with the behavior, not against it.

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