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Neurological Health

Through our partnership with
Chase Family Movement Disorders Center at Hartford Healthcare,
we make it easy for patients to access comprehensive care, aligning our nutrition strategies with neurological treatments and therapies.

Why It Matters

Up to 50% of people with Parkinson’s experience gastrointestinal symptoms that affect nutrient absorption and digestion.

Dementia-related eating difficulties increase the risk of malnutrition and weight loss by 50%.

Omega-3s, B-vitamins, and antioxidants are associated with improved cognitive function and reduced progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

ALS, MS, and stroke recovery complications can be worsened by malnutrition.

Dehydration and increased confusion can result from inadequate fluid intake in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

Could This Be You (or a Loved One)?

Living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other movement disorders

Experiencing unintended weight loss, reduced appetite, or muscle loss

Having difficulty chewing, swallowing, or maintaining adequate hydration

Struggling with meal prep, food access, or forgetting to eat

Experiencing constipation, nausea, or early fullness due to neurological changes

Looking to support brain function and slow disease progression through targeted nutrition

A caregiver needing practical guidance to reduce stress at meals and support patient independence

How We Help

Brain-Supportive Nutrition

Focus on nutrients like B12, omega-3s, choline, and antioxidants to support cognition and neuroprotection.

Swallowing & Chewing Support

Recommend safe food textures, nutrient-dense meals, and hydration strategies for those with dysphagia.

Weight & Energy Management

Prevent malnutrition by developing energy-dense, easy-to-eat meals that maintain muscle and weight.

Meal Planning Simplification

Provide caregiver guidance, easy-prep meal ideas, and structured routines to reduce overwhelm.

GI Symptom Management

Address constipation, early fullness, and gut-brain axis concerns to improve nutrient absorption and improve quality of life.

Independence Support

Create meal plans that promote independence while accommodating mobility or cognitive challenges.

Care Team Collaboration

Coordinate with neurologists, therapists, and caregivers to ensure nutrition strategies align with treatment plans.

Neurological Issues We Support

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Parkinson’s Disease

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, coordination, digestion, and quality of life.

    How We Help

    • Address digestive challenges such as constipation and delayed gastric emptying.
    • Coordinate protein intake to minimize interference with medications like levodopa.
    • Incorporate brain-supportive nutrition, including antioxidant-rich foods and the Mediterranean diet, to reduce neuroinflammation and support cognition.
    • Support weight stability and nutritional adequacy to reduce hospitalization risk and preserve strength.

  • Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

  • Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

    Progressive conditions that impact memory, cognition, appetite, and the ability to manage meals independently.

    How We Help

    • Support intake by incorporating familiar, easy-to-eat foods that align with preferences and routines.
    • Implement calming, structured mealtime routines to reduce frustration.
    • Support caregivers with personalized strategies to ease mealtime stress and promote dignity and comfort.
    • Offer texture modifications to ensure safety and ease of chewing or swallowing.
    • Prioritize high-calorie, nutrient-dense options to maintain weight and meet nutritional needs.

  • Other Movement &
    Neurodegenerative Disorders

  • Other Movement & Neurodegenerative Disorders

    Including ALS, MS, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, and post-stroke recovery—conditions that impact physical function, swallowing, metabolism, and overall nutritional status.

    How We Help

    • Design energy-dense, nutrient-rich meals to support weight maintenance, muscle mass, and daily energy needs.
    • Recommend safe textures and evidence-based supplements to promote independence and ease of eating.
    • Identify and address nutrient deficiencies commonly associated with fatigue, inflammation, and reduced mobility.

Parkinson’s Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, coordination, digestion, and quality of life.

How We Help

  • Address digestive challenges such as constipation and delayed gastric emptying.
  • Coordinate protein intake to minimize interference with medications like levodopa.
  • Incorporate brain-supportive nutrition, including antioxidant-rich foods and the Mediterranean diet, to reduce neuroinflammation and support cognition.
  • Support weight stability and nutritional adequacy to reduce hospitalization risk and preserve strength.

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Progressive conditions that impact memory, cognition, appetite, and the ability to manage meals independently.

How We Help

  • Support intake by incorporating familiar, easy-to-eat foods that align with preferences and routines.
  • Implement calming, structured mealtime routines to reduce frustration.
  • Support caregivers with personalized strategies to ease mealtime stress and promote dignity and comfort.
  • Offer texture modifications to ensure safety and ease of chewing or swallowing.
  • Prioritize high-calorie, nutrient-dense options to maintain weight and meet nutritional needs.

Other Movement & Neurodegenerative Disorders

Including ALS, MS, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, and post-stroke recovery—conditions that impact physical function, swallowing, metabolism, and overall nutritional status.

How We Help

  • Design energy-dense, nutrient-rich meals to support weight maintenance, muscle mass, and daily energy needs.
  • Recommend safe textures and evidence-based supplements to promote independence and ease of eating.
  • Identify and address nutrient deficiencies commonly associated with fatigue, inflammation, and reduced mobility.

Session Topics & Timeline

  • Complete malnutrition risk assessment 
  • Dietary intake review: quantity, quality, barriers
  • Identify root causes
  • Initiate gentle eating structure (small, frequent meals, energy-dense oral nutrition supplements if appropriate) 
  • Focus framing around healing, strength, and resilience
  • Prescription Planning (develop calories, protein, fat, carbs, fiber, etc.)
  • Initiate 3 meals, 2–3 snacks daily
  • Troubleshoot early challenges (medications, texture changes, etc.) 
  • Discuss caloric density strategies
  • Introduce nutrient-dense cooking 
  • Explore emotional responses to eating 
  • Gently reintroduce intuitive eating principles
  • Discuss tracking tools if appropriate
  • Discuss medication interactions and best meal practices 
  • Introduce anti-inflammatory foods 
  • Explore gut health support (motility, bloating and constipation) 
  • Introduce prebiotic fibers, fermented foods (if tolerated)
  • Focus on body functionality over appearance
  • Build sustainable food habits (spontaneous meals, joyful eating, flexible food choices)
  • Discuss and implement long-term movement nutrition considerations
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