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Do people with dementia not know when they are full?

Dementia affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, and one of the many challenges it presents is a significant change in eating habits. This can include both overeating and under-eating, leading many caregivers to wonder: do people with dementia not know when they are full? The answer is complex, rooted in the neurological changes that disrupt the brain's ability to process signals of satiety.