Problems with Eating, Drinking, and Chewing in Late Stage Alzheimer’s

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It’s bad enough that Alzheimer’s disease robs the patient of their sense of smell, which can certainly impact the appetite; but it also affects people’s ability to realize they’re thirsty. The patient must be encouraged and reminded to drink plenty of liquids. Serving fruit and vegetable juices as well as water, soup, or yogurt at [...]