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Monday, March 25, 2013

Individual Attention May Be Important Benefit of Alzheimer’s Eating Study

It’s natural for caregivers to worry if their loved one is getting sufficient nourishment. People with dementia are often a challenge because they forget to eat, or they may have problems remembering how to transfer food from the plate to their mouths. Some people have trouble chewing and swallowing, especially during later stages of dementia. 

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Posted on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 05:12 AM in Aging, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregiving, Dementia, Diet, Empathy for Seniors, Food and Drink, Health |

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