7 Tips for Getting a Senior With a Loss of Appetite to Eat
Posted On 09 Aug 2019By : Kristen Hicks
A loss of appetite is an all too common symptom of aging. Anywhere from 15-30% of seniors are estimated to experience it, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistic. But knowing how common it is doesn’t make it any less difficult to face when a parent or senior loved one is affected.
Learn more from these seven tips that healthcare professionals have shared to get a senior with a loss of appetite to eat. Click the link for explanations. (From A Place for Mom)
1. Consider therapy.
2. Eat off red dishes.
3. Find out what a loved one wants to eat
4. Make it easy to eat.
5. Talk to a doctor.
6. Think beyond mealtimes.
7. Try acupuncture.
https://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/tips-for-getting-a-senior-with-a-loss-of-appetite-to-eat/
Keith N. Larsen - Lincoln NE 