Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.The CoverCover “The perks of working as a psychiatrist in the periphery”. – Nilaveli beach early in the morning as captured by Dr Sumudu Godawita, Consultant Psychiatrist, Trincomalee.
Highlights
Dementia is characterised by progressive deterioration of one or more cognitive domains, and the individual often loses independence in his or her daily activities [1]
The main themes identified were; problems experienced by the caregivers when preparing food, changes in quantity of food consumed, measures taken by caregivers to overcome mealtime difficulties and the emotional responses of the caregivers
Some of the mealtime difficulties in individuals with dementia in the Sri Lankan setting differ from those described in international literature
Summary
Caregivers looking after persons with dementia may often experience mealtime difficulties. This has been described in persons with severe dementia in the West. Data from Asian countries such as Sri Lanka is limited, and there has been less focus on problems associated with the care of people with mild or moderate dementia
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