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Alzheimer's Disease and Weight Loss: Discussion and Response

  Obesity and weight loss may not only increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease but also accelerate the progression of the disease. This article will explore the relationship between weight and Alzheimer's disease , analyze the causes of weight loss in the late stages of dementia, and provide strategies for coping with it. Key Points Obesity worsens the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer's disease . But late-stage dementia is often accompanied by weight loss. Weight loss may be related to factors such as cachexia and dysphagia. Fatigue and difficulty concentrating are common causes of loss of appetite in people with dementia. Table of Contents Is there a connection between weight and Alzheimer’s disease? At what stage of dementia does weight loss occur? Why do people with dementia lose so much weight? Why don’t people with dementia eat? How to get patients to eat more? Is there a link between weight and Alzheimer's disease? Being overweight has a significant impact...