Preventing Unplanned Weight Loss in Aged Care

Unplanned weight loss is common in older people and has a detrimental impact on their health and wellbeing. It is vital that unplanned weight loss is detected early on and managed through appropriate interventions. Through the questions in this set, learners will learn about managing and preventing unplanned weight loss.

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By the end of this question set, learners will be able to:

• Execute processes for preventing unplanned weight loss.
• Implement unplanned weight loss management strategies.

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1. Food preferences
2. Social problems
3. Dexterity issues
4. Nothing has worked
5. Someone with dementia
6. New medication
7. Eating is boring
8. Depression