How Dementia Affects the 5 Senses, and What That Means for Caregivers
Dementia can blunt a person’s ability to smell, taste, see, hear, and feel. Most people are aware that dementia involves the loss of cognitive abilities. But did you know that dementia also leads to a reduced ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel physical sensations? When a person’s sense of smell and taste are diminished, foods and drinks that were once enjoyed may no longer be appealing, sometimes leading to undereating, weight loss, and malnutrition.
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