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Updates from Carlyn Lenfestey

When They Don’t Want to Eat: How to Handle Appetite Loss in Dementia

  When They Don’t Want to Eat: How to Handle Appetite Loss in Dementia
A warm, honest guide for caregivers dealing with dementia-related appetite loss. We’ll talk about what’s happening, what can help, and how to keep mealtimes gentle, flexible, and full of care.
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Brain-Friendly Grocery Shopping: A MIND Diet List for Caregivers

Brain-Friendly Grocery Shopping: A MIND Diet List for Caregivers
Brain-Friendly Grocery Shopping: Simplify your MIND Diet routine with a caregiver-focused grocery guide, complete with smart tips and a free downloadable checklist to make shopping less stressful.
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The MIND Diet: What to Eat to Protect the Brain

The MIND Diet: What to Eat to Protect the Brain
Eating well is one of the most powerful ways to protect brain health. The MIND Diet, a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, offers simple, science-backed guidance for caregivers and loved ones. Learn what to eat, what to limit, and how to take small steps toward better cognitive health.
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Meal Planning for Dementia: Routines, Portions, and Reducing Overwhelm

Meal Planning for Dementia: Routines, Portions, and Reducing Overwhelm
Mealtimes can become overwhelming when caring for someone with dementia—but they don’t have to be. In this post, we explore how simple routines, right-sized portions, and calm environments can transform meals into moments of comfort and connection. Learn practical strategies for dementia-friendly nutrition and download your free Nutrition Guide to make planning easier.

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Enhancing Mealtime Experiences in Dementia Care: Strategies for Caregivers

Enhancing Mealtime Experiences in Dementia Care: Strategies for Caregivers
Struggling with mealtime challenges in dementia care? You're not alone. Many caregivers face daily frustration when a person with dementia refuses to eat, forgets how to use utensils, or becomes agitated at the table. In this caregiver guide, you’ll discover expert tips for managing eating problems in dementia, including how to create a calm environment, encourage hydration, and use dementia-friendly plates and adaptive utensils. Learn how to reduce stress, prevent weight loss, and support better nutrition—while bringing more peace and connection to your daily routine. Whether you're caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or supporting a loved one in the later stages of dementia, these practical strategies can help make mealtimes easier, safer, and more enjoyable for both of you.
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Meet Carlyn Lenfestey

Carlyn is a dedicated physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New England. For more than a decade, she has been a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Trainer. Her journey into dementia care began when her grandfather was diagnosed, and she watched her grandmother take on the role of caregiver. Over the years, as her remaining three grandparents were also diagnosed, Carlyn developed a deep commitment to helping caregivers.

Having cared for countless patients with dementia, Carlyn understands the struggles both personal and professional caregivers face. She has provided training and support to both groups, ensuring that caregivers are knowledgeable, equipped, and empowered. Driven by the belief that people with dementia deserve lives filled with joy and purpose, Carlyn is passionate about creating a better way to care for and support both individuals with dementia and those who care for them.


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