
Further, he explained that adapting the dishes he prepares is of great importance since most of the patients who are at palliative care lose the ability to swallow. Their taste buds also change, and due to the medications and the treatments they receive.
One thing this hospice chef has noticed, however, is that patients with cancer “get a sweet tooth.”
Also, most of the patients are sensitive to salt.
“Food is a powerfully emotive medium – it can summon childhood memories and create new lasting ones. That’s what we do here.”
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