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A dementia friend may be losing weight. could this be a reason he is now being given food supplements such as ensure or muscle milk?
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May help: Most dementia pts eventually lose weight especially when the sense of taste and smell are impaired. Especially afflicts alzheimer's and parkinsonian dementia patients. Sometimes, a cannabinoid like drug called Marinol can enhance appetite.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Dementia and Weight: As individuals progress in dementia, they begin to display deficits in memory and problems with their activities of daily living (i.e. Hygiene, grooming, feeding). In severe cases, individuals with dementia might forget to eat, clothe themselves, etc. So food supplements help dementia patients with their daily intake of protein/fat/calories/vitamins.
Answered 3/15/2016
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