Taste and Smell Disorders
Find frequently asked questions about problems with smell in older adults. Questions cover what impact loss of smell can have on an older person's life, common causes of smell disorders, diagnoses, and more.
Review Date: November 30, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
Loss of taste can cause a loss of appetite, especially in the elderly, which can lead to loss of weight, poor nutrition, weakened immunity, and even death. Learn about causes, prevention, symptoms, and treatment of problems with taste.
Review Date: November 30, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
