No appetite

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No appetite, how do you maintain good nutrition ?

Weight loss in the elderly is common place but not necessarily normal. Many factors can cause a loss of appetite, bereavement, poorly fitting dentures, depression and medication to name just a few.

Lack of food due to illness or stress can leave you feeling lethargic and make every day tasks a chore. complancontains 26 Vitamins and Minerals and is a tasty way to obtain the nutrients the body needs. Good nutrition is important for speedy recovery following an illness or stress.

complan also contains protein and carbohydrate needed by the body for energy and repair.It is available in the form of shakes made with either water or milk ( milk is tastier!) and available in  Rich Chocolate, Summer Strawberry, Delicious Banana and Velvety Vanilla. Soups are also available although only in Chicken flavour at present.There is also a stir in powder which can be added to foods and drinks for an added boost.

complanis widely available from Supermarkets and pharmacists.

Caron

Award-winning blogger and former care columnist for Devon Life magazine. I am passionate about helping elderly people and people with dementia live purposeful and independent lives.
Designer of the Dementia Assistance Card and Points Of Light award recipient, Caron hopes to help carers when resources are limited and demand is ever-increasing. I am here to support you.

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