Jul 1, 2015 · Normal progression or not, weight loss can be a part of a neurological disorder. My spouse has Progressive Supranuclear Palsy—said to "mimic" Parkinson's and dementia—and went from over 180 pounds to under 140 in a couple of years despite eating quite a lot of food, especially at dinner time.

Although weight loss with dementia is common, it's usually a slow continuous loss as a person's appetite falters and he/she simply forgets to eat. My mother with MCI lost about 12 pounds the last year she lived in her own home and cared for my father with vascular dementia.

My mom with Lewy Body Dementia has been losing weight gradually and down to 89lbs. How long can she go on like this?

I'm not sure how many dementia patients suffer with cachexia, but, you can read about it on line and ask her doctor about it. Apparently, the body loses the ability to use nutrients and it's more than just losing weight, but, losing muscle.

My understanding is the weight loss process is similar so hopefully at least some of these will be helpful. First, a part of the brain that dementia can "break" is appetite; some people want to eat everything in sight or a select group of foods constantly and some people will basically stop eating at all without prompting or may stop eating as ...

Any dementia caregiver can attest to the fact that a loved one’s condition can improve or worsen on a daily basis. Fortunately, physicians and hospice staff who are knowledgeable about dementia, especially in the later stages, can help families determine when it …

My dad has dementia and went from a very fit 165 lbs. to 125 lbs. in a relatively short time frame. He has gained a little back but still is below the weight of his entire adult life.

Mar 9, 2015 · Dementia is also a symptom of thyroid problems also loss of appetite. My mother's hyperthyroid went into congestive heart failure because her doctor was an idiot.

Is weight loss a symptom of Alzheimer's? We feed my elder 3 small meals a day with snacks in between. Whatever she wants and she just keeps losing weight. I cannot believe what she eats and then she doesn't put on a pound! Is this an Alzheimer's trait?

Jul 2, 2022 · When you reach a certain point you do not require the nutrition/calories that you did previously. To try to make or force someone to eat can do more harm than good. (Please do not entertain the idea of a feeding tube) As to the dentures with weight loss it is very possible that they do not fit and are painful.