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Sly8080

Hello my name is Sylvia and I take care of my mom she is 83 yrs young. I'm thankful to still have my mom here with us she just turned 83 on July 17th. My mom was diagnosed with diabetes, dementia, and last osteoporosis. She has been having a lot of problems these past few months not wanting to eat much food. We took her to her doctor and we were told it comes with her age. I'm very thankful to be here taking care of my mom and being able to help her now that she needs it most. She also thanks me everyday for being her last born 🙏 I was wondering to ask if anyone else having this similar problem with their loved ones or patients?
Thank you for your time and consideration. Sly8080

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Sly8080
Sylvia my name is Colleen and I also am taking care of my mom. She is late stage Alzheimer’s. She has been on hospice for a year. Mom just turned 84 years old. I am so blessed to be her primare care giver. I have 5 siblings so mom gets some company. Mom is weak so I have a caregiver come in and help me with getting her up and dressed each day and then to change her in the afternoon.

TinaB

Hi Sylvia. I’m taking care of my husband so my situation is different. But I will tell you about me, I’m 73. I eat very little anymore. My problem is that food just doesn’t taste good or have the appeal it used to. Protein does not taste great. What does taste good is fruits and vegetables. Has she indicated why she does not eat or is it she just isn’t hungry.

I know if I don’t eat exactly when I feel hungry I can easily lose my desire to eat. Have you tried little mini meals? Perhaps like appetizers or something? Some fruit and cottage cheese is nice. Right now with peach season here I am eating them with cottage cheese it is a wonderful treat.

Bless you and your mama. Hugs.