It can be normal for someone to lose their appetite when they are unwell, but weight loss should try to be avoided, especially for the elderly.
If you have noticed a family member is accidentally losing weight, you should tell their healthcare team. Unintentional weight loss is one of the common signs of malnutrition.
What's included:
- How to get enough
- Signs of unintentional weight loss
- Foods to include to stop losing weight