Appetite and the sense of taste and smell change. A person may forget they have not eaten, or find a full plate overwhelming, or be unable to use cutlery.
Smaller frequent meals, finger foods, strong flavours and eating together all help more than supplements alone.
Why it matters
Weight loss predicts decline, and much of the cause is practical rather than medical.
Sources
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