Loss of Taste in the Elderly
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Water tastes salty. How can I help her stay hydrated?
33 AnswersLlamalover47 Replied Feb 7, 2023Opposite changes in taste and smell. He has MCI, FTD, heart failure both sides. Any ideas what this could be?
10 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Oct 2022Weight loss due to Diabetes or dementia?
1 AnswerJoAnn29 Answered Nov 2021How do I get my taste back?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Jul 2021Anybody dealing with "Atypical Parkinson's"? No tremors but weak/meek voice, slow chewing, poor taste, slow arm movements, incontinence.
3 Answersvegaslady Answered Mar 2021Are there any proven remedies for dysgeusia (altered sense of taste)?
6 Answersfreqflyer Answered Nov 2020
Need help, just moved my mom BACK to my home after being in an assisted living for two years. She complains of everything tasting bitter!
6 Answers MargaretMcKen Answered Jul 2020
My husband who has dementia has gotten where he doesn't want to eat anything, even foods that were his favorites before. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
Grandma1954 Answered Jun 2020
Dementia & appetite?
12 Answers
Teeavilnor Answered Feb 2020
What kind of toothpaste is your elder using? It could mess with their sense of taste.
5 Answers DentalHygCare2U Answered Feb 2020
Mom (87) is so weak she can hardly walk. She is very confused at times and she hardly eats anything. She said nothing tastes good. Advice?
3 Answers freqflyer Answered Jan 2020
I am the only child of 81 and 83 year old parents. I feel that our relationship has become very co-dependent. Thoughts?
17 Answers Mags2847 Answered Jul 2019
Are there any short cuts for meal preparation that I can use for preparing breakfast and dinner daily for my mother and myself?
6 Answers Linda22 Answered Feb 2019
Parents can’t pay credit card debt. What now?
16 Answers BigjimM Answered Jun 2018
My mom (79) is on hospice. She only weighs 66lbs. She says she doesn't want anything to eat because nothing tastes right.
6 Answers Lulu123456789 Answered May 2018
Looking for a doctor that treats loss of taste. Any suggestions?
10 Answers anonymous439773 Answered Apr 2018
How to get your elderly parent to eat?
7 Answers
BuzzyBee Answered Feb 2018
Are these symptoms normal for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
5 Answers cwheel Answered Jan 2018
What could be the cause of loss of smell and taste at age 78?
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jeannegibbs Answered Aug 2017
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