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My husband has Alzheimer’s. Taking care of him takes so much time and energy. I just don’t have the desire to eat. What can I do to improve my own appetite?

Last Updated: April 02, 2008

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Prepare your meals with easy-to-fix but nutritious foods that are brightly colored with contrasting textures and aromas. Try fixing breakfast foods for lunch or dinner, such as a nutritious vegetable omelet, pancakes with fruit, or a bowl of high-fiber cereal with fruit. Be active each day. Try to walk or have some exercise time for yourself. This may help your appetite.

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