[header] How to make mealtime easier for an alzheimer's patient [title] Remind them they need to eat. [step] While early stage patients might remember that they need to eat, middle and late stage patients will not. In fact, middle and late stage patients may insist that they're not hungry or that they already ate. 
[substeps] When dinner comes around, politely and calmly remind the person that they need to eat. Say something like, " margaret, i made one of your favorite meals, would you like to join me? " if you can't be present for meals, set an alarm to go off at dinner time.