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The Haverhill Council on Aging, in collaboration with AgeSpan, is hosting a discussion on “Maximizing Nutrition with Every Bite: Boosting Appetite in Seniors.”

AgeSpan’s Leigh Hartwell and Mariely Almonte address the common issue of appetite loss in seniors, exploring its causes, strategies to stimulate appetite and the importance of nutrient-rich foods for overall health.

It takes place Tuesday, Oct. 22, at noon, at the Haverhill Citizens Center, Room 2, 10 Welcome St., Haverhill.