Diane, End of Life Doula

Diane, End of Life Doula I've been in the medical field for over 20 years. In those years I've been blessed to care for many.

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04/06/2026

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Using brightly colored bowls, particularly red or blue, can increase food intake by up to 25% for individuals with demen...
01/28/2026

Using brightly colored bowls, particularly red or blue, can increase food intake by up to 25% for individuals with dementia. High-contrast colors help overcome diminished visual contrast sensitivity and depth perception, allowing them to better distinguish food from the dish. Simple, solid colors without busy patterns or glare work best to reduce visual confusion.
Why Colored Bowls Help
Enhanced Contrast: As dementia progresses, visual perception changes, making it difficult to differentiate food from white plates (e.g., mashed potatoes on white).
Increased Intake: Studies show a 25% increase in food consumption with red plates, and up to 84% more fluids when using high-contrast, colored drinkware.
Improved Focus: Solid, bright colors (red, blue, bright yellow) help users focus on the food itself, rather than becoming distracted by patterns.
Recommended Colors and Usage
Red Dishes: Often the best choice for providing high contrast against both light and dark backgrounds.
Blue Dishes: Highly recommended because blue is rare in natural food, providing maximum contrast with most meals.
Yellow Dishes: Good for contrasting with green foods.
Color Matching: Use bright plates for pale foods (rice, potatoes) and light-colored plates for dark foods (meat, chocolate).
Other Tips for Mealtime
Avoid Patterns: Busy patterns or glossy finishes can cause confusion or glare.
Use Functional Design: Specialized sets like Eatwell feature slanted bottoms and high contrast to assist with self-feeding.
Simplify the Table: Keep the table setting simple to reduce distraction.
Add Utensils: High-contrast or built-up utensils can help with gripping and maneuvering food.

01/28/2026

Here's a reel that I just love. It shows what I do as an end of life doula

A bed bath.As I'm filling up the basin with water this morning and gathering supplies, I start to think how the circle o...
12/05/2025

A bed bath.

As I'm filling up the basin with water this morning and gathering supplies, I start to think how the circle of life is happening. You give a baby a bath and some, like me have given them in the kitchen sink. Now I'm filling this basin up with soap and wash cloths to give a bed bath to a hospice client.

The circle of life. Morning thoughts on caring for our young and our old. Caregiving.

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