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The Elderly and Poor Nutrition

Poor nutrition is a constant problem for the elderly. They often lose their appetites or make poor food choices because of money problems, dementia or other issues. But there are ways to encourage better and healthier eating habits. Here’s how to help.

Articles About Elderly Poor Nutrition
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    When an elderly person loses taste, it can cause a loss of appetite, weight loss, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Here is how to manage loss of taste in the elderly.
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    What is osteoporosis? How is it diagnosed and treated? And how do you know if your parent has it?
  • 10 Worst Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
    When fighting cancer, many of the most effective treatments can be accompanied by debilitating side effects. Here's how caregivers can help
  • Living With an Arrhythmia
    How to manage arrhythmia and help prevent complications that could lead to heart attack or stroke.
 

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