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. 2023 Jul 22;8(4):77. doi: 10.3390/geriatrics8040077

Table 4.

Themes and sub-themes.

Theme Sub-Theme

  1. Providing a healthy diet is challenging for carers
  • 1.1

    Physiological changes make it difficult to provide a healthy diet

  • 1.2

    Memory loss contributes to lower energy intake

  • 1.3

    Financial barriers to healthy nutrition

  • 1.4

    The provision of a healthy diet accentuates carer burden
  • 2.

    Carers recognise the importance of a healthy diet
  • 2.1

    Adapting to the person and being creative are essential

  • 2.2

    Carers aim to provide a healthy dietary pattern

  • 2.3

    Involving the person with dementia and social eating can improve nutrition

  • 2.4

    The association between diet, lack of exercise, and sedentary behaviour
  • 3.

    Carers seek accessible and clear information on nutrition
  • 4.

    Inadequate support from healthcare professionals
  • 4.1

    GPs do not offer dietetic referral