Weight Loss in the Elderly
Questions
Alzheimer's and loss of appetite. Any suggestions?
5 AnswersGloriaHoward Answered Jun 9, 2019My mom always is nauseated. Anyone's parent having the same issue?
3 AnswersMy mother is 80, and lost interest in life. What can I do to help her?
1 AnswerMy mother has had diarrhea for two months. We are exhausted, and she has lost significant weight. Help....
13 AnswersGrannieAnnie Replied May 26, 2019My mom in law won't eat, swears she's not hungry at all and is getting super thin. What do I do?
7 Answersneedtowashhair Answered May 22, 2019Mom has dysphagia and it is so hard to feed her because she doesn't like the pureed food. Any tips?
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My grandmother sleeps most of the time and hardly eats. Is that normal?
3 AnswersAlzheimer’s and weight loss?
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My 93 year old mother has trouble eating--her dentures don't help with biting and chewing. How can I make sure she gets enough protein?
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sparkles87 Answered May 5, 2019
Father will not eat. What do we do?
4 Answers Caregiverhelp11 Answered Apr 25, 2019
My mother was in the hospital for dehydration and while there got Thrush. She said her throat burns and hurts when she swallows. Any advice?
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My father has a feeding tube. Since it has been placed he's lost 1-2 lbs a week. What can he be fed that won't leave him malnourished?
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Countrymouse Replied Apr 18, 2019
Any experience with feeding tubes?
7 Answers Princessblue Answered Apr 13, 2019
Dementia or giving up????
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My mom is starting to either forget to eat or constantly says she’s not hungry. Any suggestions?
5 AnswersI have a lot of situations in my life now where I have been thinking of a 24-hour caregiver and/or possibly a live-in caregiver. Any advice?
10 Answers Countrymouse Replied Mar 21, 2019
Namenda and Aricept; we are in a quandary as to what to do?
20 Answers Sunnygirl1 Answered Mar 10, 2019
What should we do about my grandmother's living situation and her colostomy bag?
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jacobsonbob Replied Mar 7, 2019
What do you do when an elderly parent is so anxious and depressed that they are afraid of everything?
12 Answers rocketjcat Replied Mar 6, 2019
I really need some advice about someone elses mother's care.
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MountainMoose Answered Feb 28, 2019