PREVENTING WEIGHT LOSS AND ASPIRATION

Course overview

In this 1 hour course, we look into the individuals suffering from Alzheimer?s disease and memory loss and how they frequently experience dramatic and unexplained weight loss. This course describes possible causes for weight loss and outlines strategies for preventing weight loss and improving nutrition. From general dementia medications to antidepressants to anti-psychotics, it is important to know and understand the chemicals that interact with the person's body. After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: understand concerns related to weight loss for the person with Alzheimer's; identify causes and ways to help; utilize strategies for preventing weight loss.