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Several factors can lead to a poor diet in the elderly. Financial means are often limited; they may not be able to get out and shop for good, healthy foods, they may have teeth/mouth troubles and often the elderly have lost their sense of taste. Sweets are the last taste to go, so they often savor that the most.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoSuch dementing illnesses as Alzheimer's disease may cause elderly persons to forget to eat.
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What happens to elderly people when they stop eating?
Yes I know someone who finished that way.
What can help stop dementia in the elderly?
There is sadly no cure for dementia but the right support regime tailor-made for your grandmother can make the world of difference to her quality of life. Speak to your healthcare professional or doctor and they should be able to advise.
Should a doctor prescribe Reglan to an elderly patient with hypertension?
Reglan does not affect the blood pressure, but it is a tricky drug that can cause severe side effects, especially in the elderly. The patient must keep a sharp eye out for any involuntary movements or "tics," especially in the face, as these may become permanent if they don't immediately stop taking the Reglan.
Dementia Affects More Than the Memory?
Dementia is a generalized disease; it is not something that is a singular, very specific illness it is a culmination of different symptoms and diseases that affect the brain in a negative manner. Dementia interferes with memory and daily functions that people become accustomed to over time; it affects relationships and virtually every other form of normal function that a sufferer has. Dementia is not simply a memory disorder. In fact, memory loss alone is not a sign of dementia. Doctors will not diagnose a person with dementia until at least two portions of the brain, such as the portions that control memory, cognitive ability or language skills are affected without the loss of consciousness. When a person is diagnosed with dementia, the first question they have is often how treatment will occur. Unfortunately, there is at this time no treatment that cures dementia or reverses the symptoms of this life altering disease. There are, however, different treatments that can benefit patients with dementia; they will not, however, remove the disease from the body and they may not work forever. The first type of treatment available for a patient suffering with dementia is medication. The medication that treats dementia is used to slow the progression of the disease and improve symptoms slightly. These medications can ease the burden placed upon the patient, the patient's family and the caregivers of the patient. In addition, these medications can extend the time before the patient is required to enter an extended care facility for patients suffering from this disease. Quality of life is one of the things that dementia medications can improve. Cognitive training is also available for patients suffering from dementia. Again, this will not reverse the disease or stop it from progressing but it can improve the quality of life and make it better. Doctors can use cognitive training to teach patients to use basic memory devices such as mnemonics to improve memory function or to use computerized recall devices or take notes to help them remember the basics. In addition, rewarding positive behavior will reduce the amount of inappropriate behavior conducted by a dementia patient from his frustration at not understanding.
How can you reduce your fat eating?
Stop eating butter Stop eating ice-cream Stop eating fast-food Stop eating fat kind of meat, pork chops, ham etc
How can you reduce your fats?
Stop eating butter Stop eating ice-cream Stop eating fast-food Stop eating fat kind of meat, pork chops, ham etc
What helps you to stop eating?
not eating
How do you stop a narcissistic sibling from abusing frail elderly parents?
There are elderly abuse laws in effect. Report the person.
Can a wife stop giving dementia med without the doctors ok?
It depends why they stop giving it. If they believe the med is making them worse (too many side-effects etc...) then it's probably fine to stop it, but only if it's something that they've just started and it's clearly not working. If the patient has been on it for a while (more than a month ish), but you believe it is not helping, it's best to contact the consultant to see how long the medication is supposed to take before it helps. Contacting the consultant also means that they have to double check the dosage etc... and check that the patient is on the right stuff, which always helps. It also means they will re-asses the patient to see if their care needs to be increased. If on the other hand, medication is being withdrawn because the patient has no quality of life left, this should probably be the last resort after seeing if the consultant can do more, if the patient can be admitted to a dementia ward full time or nursing home etc... If the patient could live for many more years and the medication may be helping, it's probably unlawful not to give it. However if the patient clearly does not have very long to live, it's probably not unlawful to stop giving it.
At what age should the elderly stop drinking milk?
There is no specific age at which the elderly should stop drinking milk. It depends on individual factors such as lactose intolerance, dairy allergies, and personal preferences. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations.
How do you stop eating ice cubes?
you just stop eating that all just but your mind into it
What age do elderly stop driving?
first of all please respect my answer i do not want to mean but i think the age elderly stop driving is 80 years and up it really depends on the person.
