Senior Resource Guide Austin + San Antonio (Fall/Winter 2021)

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HOW TO ADDRESS APPETITE CHANGES IN THE ELDERLY

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lthough diet fluctuations are common among seniors, it can be worrying to observe these changes in a loved one. It’s important to be mindful of this and to promptly address and prevent issues before they become more serious. Proper nutrition is imperative as you age as it not only helps an aging individual stay strong and healthy, but also in recovery from any ailments. A senior with no appetite can prove to be a difficult challenge. Let’s dive a bit deeper into some of the factors associated with your loved one’s low appetite, and perhaps most importantly, how to help.

UNDERSTANDING WHAT CAUSES THE LOSS OF APPETITE As people age, their metabolic rate slows, and their physical activity decreases too, which results in them needing fewer calories. While seniors need fewer calories, it’s essential that more nutrition is packed into each meal. Although some change in a senior’s appetite is normal, there are several factors that can contribute to this issue, such as: •

A lack of energy to cook Changing taste buds, making eating less pleasurable • Loneliness and depression • Difficulty chewing or swallowing • Side effects of medication • Health conditions •


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7 Items to Consider

3min
pages 130-134

Steps to Take After the Passing of a Loved One

1min
pages 126-127

Understanding Hospice

3min
pages 116-119

How do I Pay for Assisted Living or Memory Care?

1min
pages 105-107

Hospice Options

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page 120

Types of Residential Care for Seniors

1min
pages 102-103

Selling Your Home to Pay for Care

2min
pages 99-100

Making the Right Choice for Your Loved

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pages 95-98

What Type of Mental Health Professional is

1min
pages 90-91

Care Transitions

1min
pages 88-89

Signs Not to Ignore Dementia Versus

4min
pages 84-87

Tips for Effective Alzheimer’s

1min
pages 81-83

Why are Seniors More at Risk of Dehydration?

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pages 75-77

Homemade Turmeric

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Steps to Take After a Memory Issue is Recognized

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pages 78-80

How to Address

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pages 70-71

Anxiety Reducing Drink Recipe

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Five Vital Tips to Help Deal with Caregiver Stress

3min
pages 64-67

Home Care versus

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pages 60-61

Understanding Medicare: Parts, Plans and Meeting Your Needs

3min
pages 50-53

Five Must-Have Legal Documents

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pages 48-49

When Do You Need

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pages 58-59

Make the Most of

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pages 54-55

Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving in Seniors

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pages 38-39

Ombudsmen are

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pages 40-41

The Senior Resource

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pages 15-17
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