Give them what they want not what they need.

In observing a lot of alzheimer's patients, you must remember they are living in the moment and you should honor this. I here a lot of caregivers worried about their loved one lossing weight, also they can not get them to eat. You must remember that the taste buds of an alzheimer's patient are one of the first thing attacked by the disease, and all taste except sweets for some reason are reduced. Also, you must remember that nutrition sometimes should not be the caregivers primary concern. To gain weight try sweets (like their favorite ice cream shake or malt) in the morning and the afternoon, they will always like this. If they do not get their nutrician then give them vitiamins, but go to in the moment, give them sweets and they will gain the needed weight and energy to fight off disease and get them active. This is an example of the reverse thinking required by all caregivers. Remember your loved one is living in the moment and does not remember anything short term, so give them what they want and examine if that just could be what they need.