Cognitive awareness is necessary for eating, drinking, and swallowing, meaning that middle and late-stage dementia often involve eating changes. A person with dementia may refuse to eat, choke frequently, or aspirate food and drinks. Help with feeding often becomes necessary and caregivers may find it helpful to serve soft foods or liquidized meals.

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