You are working with Joe who is 65 years old and has been identified to be in the early stages of cognitive decline. Joe’s daughter would like some nutritional recommendations and strategies to slow cognitive decline. In general, Joe has a poor diet and ill-fitting dentures. He eats mostly canned, soft foods including soups and pasta dishes. He recently moved in with his daughter. Joe’s daughter mention that he is not willing to get his dentures fixed and is very stubborn about trying new things. Answer the following questions: a. Name 3 additional assessment measures that would help you provide the best nutritional strategies for Joe’s daughter to use in helping feed her father. Explain why each provides important information in Joe’s nutrition care plan. b. Based on the information you have, provide 3 evidence-based dietary strategies that Joe’s daughter could use to potentially slow his cognitive decline. Briefly explain your rationale for each.
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