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Weight Loss in the Elderly
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My mother isn’t that old (60), but since I can remember she has had diarrhea issues. I made her an appointment, but she doesn't want to know.
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JoAnn29
Replied Aug 2020
Does kidney disease cause radical weight loss?
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Sunnygirl1
Answered Sep 2020
Unexplained weight loss for mom, who is 87 years old. Why is this happening?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Jun 2021
My Grandmother refuses to eat all of her food. What do I do?
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jkm999
Answered Jul 2021
How long? Any advice, reassurance or help?
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NottheStrongOne
Replied Sep 2021
My dad, who lives with me, will soon be 91. Also has some dementia and non-hodgkins lymphoma. He is rapidly losing weight. What do we do?
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PeggySue2020
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84 YO AD patient won't eat. Suggestions?
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OldArkie
Replied Dec 2021
My 97 yo mom with Alzheimer’s doesn’t want to eat. What happens next if she refuses food?
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funkygrandma59
Answered Nov 2021
My husband entered a MC facility in September. He has lost over 50lbs, cannot walk, sits in a chair all day and is unresponsive. Thoughts?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2021
Mom can't remember she has eaten. Is this her dementia? Why doesn't her stomach feel full?
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TChamp
Answered May 2022
My husband eats, but why is he losing weight?
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lwaggoner
Answered May 2022
How can I help my mom when she won't help herself?
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Geaton777
Replied Jun 2022
My father has had unexplained weight loss. Any ideas why?
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PeggySue2020
Answered Aug 2022
Mums 86 yr old with AD and vascular dementia. Her weights dropped from 126 lb to 84 lbs in one year despite eating well. Is this a sign of end stage?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jan 2023
Any experience deciding if and when hospice is appropriate for someone with Parkinson's?
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Socrealtor
Replied Aug 8, 2023
Wondering what stage of dementia mom is in?
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jeannegibbs
Replied May 2018
How do I know if mom has dementia?
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GAinPA
Answered Jun 2018
My husband's brother had a stroke and his wife is POA. She won’t allow him to visit nor my mother in law who has Alzheimers. Can she do this?
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Rhondac13
Answered Aug 2018
Father has stopped eating. Should I continue to encourage food?
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Ahmijoy
Answered Aug 2018
Mum who is of sound mind won't eat or drink citing a horrible taste in her mouth making everything taste bad. What do I do?
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Shell38314
Replied Sep 2018
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