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Replies to "Sweets are a real problem with Lou. He has diabetes (although he doesn’t believe it) and..."
Found this today and might be why “all the sweets”
Often people with dementia don't taste food and experience flavor like they once did, which can change appetite preferences. Because taste buds are diminished as people age, people with dementia opt for heavy foods or foods with a lot of flavor, like sugary sweets.