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Unplanned weight loss - information for residents, families and carers
A translated resource with information about the risks and prevention of unplanned weight loss for people living in or visiting the residential aged care facility.
Unplanned weight loss is losing weight when you are not trying to. It can make you feel weak and tired and can lead to serious health problems.
Unplanned weight loss can cause you to get more infections, pressure injuries (sores), confusion and you may be more likely to go to the hospital. Sometimes weight loss can’t be avoided due to serious illness but for many of us there are ways to prevent it.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Weight management, Ageing and aged care, Carers
- Target audience:
- General, Parents or carers
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- March 2017
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
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