Feeding and Eating

Feeding and Eating

Here is a description of the feeding and eating services offered by Sublime Living:

Feeding and Eating Services

Sublime Living's holistic approach to feeding and eating services is designed to improve overall health and wellbeing. The comprehensive  services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, with a focus on personalized attention and guidance. The services are aimed at helping individuals with/without disabilities and/or medical conditions improve their ability to eat and drink safely and independently, to achieve a healthy relationship with food, and to achieve greater independence and quality of life.

- Feeding Therapy: Our occupational and speech therapists provide feeding therapy to help children and adults with swallowing disorders, sensory issues, and oral motor difficulties. Therapy focuses on oral motor skills, sensory integration, positioning, utensil use, food textures, and more.

- Mealtime Assistance: For individuals who need help and supervision at mealtimes, we offer assisted feeding services. Our trained staff provide physical assistance, verbal cueing, set-up, and stand-by assistance during meals.

- Dining Skills Training: We help individuals learn proper dining etiquette, use of utensils, meal preparation skills, and other abilities needed for greater independence at mealtimes.

- Adaptive Equipment: To aid with self-feeding, we recommend specialized utensils, cups, plates, and other adaptive equipment based on each client's unique needs.

- Nutrition Services: Sublime Living provides nutrition assessments, meal planning, and education to meet each client's nutritional needs and feeding goals. The nutrition services focus on developing a healthy relationship with food and promoting balanced and mindful eating practices.

With our individualized, client-centered approach, Sublime Living develops  customized feeding and eating programs to help each individual eat and drink to their fullest potential.