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For elderly males with something like dementia, how many calories daily are needed to maintain weight?
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Need more info: More information is really needed to answer this. It depends on the activity level, current weight, and activity level of the individual.
Answered 1/16/2016
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At least 1500: As appetite diminishes it will become increasingly difficult to keep up, and usually is a sign that the disease is end-stage.
Answered 3/11/2016
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