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According to research, up to 57% of people with dementia experience eating or swallowing disturbances. Understanding **why won't people with dementia eat?** is a crucial step for caregivers to ensure proper nutrition and well-being, moving past frustration to proactive, compassionate care.
Over 85% of people with advanced dementia experience feeding and eating problems, highlighting a significant challenge for caregivers. Understanding why and how dementia affects eating is crucial for providing proper care and nutrition.
It is quite common for people with dementia to feel less hungry or stop eating entirely, with studies showing an estimated 10-15% of people with dementia experience a decrease in their food and drink consumption at some point. This guide provides caregivers with authoritative insights into why this happens and what can be done to help.
