Abstract
Poor appetite has been identified as a common problem for older people that may impact their overall quality of life (QoL). In particular, people living with dementia (PLWD) with reduced appetite are at a greater risk for weight loss and nutritional deficiencies that can contribute to increased mortality.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 35-36 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2019 |
Event | The 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia - QT Hotel, Canberra, Australia Duration: 27 Nov 2018 → 30 Nov 2018 Conference number: 42 |
Conference
Conference | The 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Australia |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Canberra |
Period | 27/11/18 → 30/11/18 |