Episode notes
Struggling to get an elderly parent, grandparent, or resident to eat? You're not alone — appetite loss in older adults is one of the most common (and most stressful) challenges in senior care. In this episode, we break down the real causes of appetite loss in the elderly — from medical changes and sensory decline to dementia, dental issues, depression, and medication side effects — and then walk through 5 practical, dietitian-backed tricks to help stimulate appetite and increase intake.
You'll learn:
✅ The 6 most common causes of appetite loss in seniors
✅ How to fortify food to pack in more calories without more volume
✅ The right (and wrong) way to time nutritional supplement drinks
✅ Why finger foods can be a game-changer for dementia patients
✅ How to build individualized snacks that seniors actually want to eat
✅ Why flexibility and meal frequency matter more than you'd think
Whether you're a caregiver, a family member, or you work in long-term care, this episode gives you actionable steps you can start using today.
📌 Read the full article this episode is based on: https://longtermcarerd.com/stimulating-appetite-in-elderly/
🌐 More resources for long-term care nutrition: https://longtermcarerd.com