The 9 Ds of Weight loss in the Elderly - Dementia ...

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The 9 Ds of Weight loss in the Elderly

 - Dementia

 - Depression

 - Disease (acute and chronic)

 - Dysphagia

 - Dysgeusia

 - Diarrhea

 - Drugs

 - Dentition

 - Dysfunction (functional disability)



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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