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Eating habits in dementia. A descriptive study.

C H Morris1, R A Hope, C G Fairburn

  • 1Oxford University Department of Psychiatry.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Eating changes are common in dementia patients, affecting food intake, choices, and eating processes. Understanding these changes is crucial for patient care and identifying underlying causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gerontology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Dementia significantly impacts cognitive functions, often leading to behavioral changes.
  • Altered eating habits are frequently observed in individuals with dementia but require detailed study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the spectrum of eating habit changes in patients with dementia.
  • To explore the clinical significance and potential mechanisms behind these eating disturbances.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 33 dementia patients.
  • Assessment through semistructured interviews with a relative informant covering the entire dementia period.

Main Results:

  • Eating changes were prevalent in the studied dementia patient cohort.
  • Observed changes included variations in food intake, altered food preferences, consumption of non-food items, and difficulties during eating.

Conclusions:

  • Eating habit alterations are a common and significant feature of dementia.
  • Further research into the clinical implications and underlying neurological mechanisms is warranted.

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