Your Elder's Loss of Appetite May be Complicated
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
...They may have pain issues that keep them from enjoying food, or dentures that make chewing uncomfortable. Depression can be a factor for some people, as can medication side effects. Loneliness, especially for people who have lost a spouse to a nursing home or death, can make eating seem unimportant or unattractive.
Read full article on HealthCentral about how loss of appetite can be a problem with elders:
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