MUSTAFA KEMAL KILIÇ, FATİH SÜMER, ZEKERİYA ÜLGER

Nutritional issues in dementia patients

Dementia is an inevitable disease of aging, leading not only to diminished cognitive ability but also behavioral changes, malnutrition, pressure sores, and infections. Acknowledging common problems and their solutions is essential for any health service worker who deals with demented geriatric patients.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Alzheimer disease, dementia, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency

Nutritional issues in dementia patients

Keywords:

Alzheimer disease, dementia, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency,

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