Mr. Hartman is 89 years old and has been living alone in a small apartment downtown since his wife died two years ago. His son Richard brought him to the office for a checkup, saying that when he checked on his father yesterday, Mr. Hartman seemed confused and could not tell Richard when he had last eaten. Mr. Hartman is very thin, but he states that he eats "whenever I am hungry." Which of the following conditions might you suspect?
A. Elder abuse
B. Polypharmacy
C. Depression
D. Pneumonia
E. Neglect
C. Depression
Depression, grief, or loneliness can cause apathy toward food and a decreased appetite.
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