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Category: Dementia Care

Why Do Some Dementia Patients Stop Eating? Causes, Signs and What to Do

Wolfgang Willems,
Key Summary: Dementia can cause changes in appetite, memory, and swallowing that make eating difficult for seniors. Food refusal may also result from treatable conditions such as dental pain, constipation, or medication side effects. Offering familiar foods, smaller meals, and a calm environment can help. Families should watch for sudden changes in eating habits, weight loss, or swallowing difficulties and...
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How to Feed a Loved One with Dementia: Best Foods, Meal Ideas, and Feeding Tips

Wolfgang Willems, ,
If getting your mother to finish a meal has turned into the hardest part of your day, you are not alone. Eating problems are one of the most common and most worrying changes families experience with their senior loved ones. A parent who once cooked Sunday dinner for the whole family may now push food around the plate, forget they...
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