Nutritional issues in dementia patients
Authors : Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Fatih Sümer, Zekeriya Ülger
Pages : 1020-1025
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :Dementia is an inevitable disease of aging, leading not only to diminished cognitive ability but also behavioral changes, malnutrition, pressure sores, and infections. Acknowledging common problems and their solutions is essential for any health service worker who deals with demented geriatric patients.Keywords : Alzheimer disease, dementia, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency