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According to researchers, the spoon can help users differentiate between foods.<\/p>\n
Dr Christian Morgner, of the University of Sheffield’s management school, is leading the project’s development with Healthy Lifespan Institute.<\/p>\n
He said a loss of taste “can remove the enjoyment of food” – which, in turn, impacts wellbeing.<\/p>\n
“This is especially prevalent in patients who live alone or in public care homes with more generalised nutrition,” he said.<\/p>\n
“In a heartfelt disclosure, an individual shared that he only ate toast for the past five years, as to him there’s no difference between toast and a regular Sunday roast.”<\/p>\n
There are about 944,000 people in the UK with dementia, with one in 11 over the age of 65 suffering from the disease.<\/p>\n
The Tasty Spoon project has partnered with Alzheimer’s Society’s Accelerator Programme, which is supporting bringing new products to market that help people living with dementia.<\/p>\n
Simon Lord, head of innovation at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “A healthy, balanced diet can help improve a person’s quality of life.<\/p>\n
“However, common symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and difficulties with thinking and problem-solving, can make it more difficult to eat and drink well.<\/p>\n
“That’s why we’re excited about the possibility Tasty Spoon presents in improving the taste and enjoyment of food and subsequently improving the health and nutrition of people living with dementia.<\/p>\n
“Innovations like this are vital as they focus on enriching daily experiences and improving health and well-being.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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