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Christine Kennard

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Dehydration and Malnutrition in Alzheimer's Disease

Occasionally you read about people with dementia who have died from malnutrition or dehydration, even when being cared for in a nursing home, hospital, or by caregivers. You cannot believe that such a situation has occurred, that it must be an obvious case of abuse. However, dehydration and malnutrition can develop insidiously, especially where... Read moreChevron
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