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My husband with AD went through a bad patch with no appetite and he lost a lot of weight. He'd always been fanatical before he got Alzheimers about never eating any junk food at all. Anyway, during his bad-appetite phase, I started giving him ice cream and junk food which he absolutely LOVED. He'd obviously forgotten that these foods were "bad" for him. It seemed to bring his appetite back and now he eats a lovely balanced diet with the odd bit of junk food. I think sometimes we can get a bit fanatical about diet and lose sight of the big picture.
Does she enjoy eating? My mother has always had a tiny appetite and often just has no interest in food at all. For now I make a point of serving her favorite things, but she can be as picky as a three-year old, and after three bites she's always "full". The doctor proscribed appetite stimulants, but it seems like a waste of money, esp when she forgets to take them. the idea of serving her favorite foods, making sure she has access to them, such as snacks or nuts, is helpful; I make that Chex cocktail mix a lot. Does your mother live with you, or is she on her own?
I need to clarify - Mom lost too much weight after her heart surgery and stroke, so I was worried she wasn't eating enough. Thankfully her weight is holding steady.
I was worried about my mom's diet (lives with us) but the doctor has reassured me. Her glucose levels are stabilized now, her cholesterol is improving, and she isn't losing weight. Knowing those facts helped me a lot.
As long as it isn't candy, I try to get Mom to buy herself treats.. She likes donuts so at least once a week we swing by Dunkin Donuts. She eats more when we eat out and while I am on a budget, she isn't so we go out a few times each week. I try to cook things I know she likes more often. I always have fruit on hand and eggs, both of which she never refuses.
Mom lived independently and I'd to joke and tell her she was eating like a super model, while I was trying to lose weight. She would tell me she just didn't feel like eating. I asked everyone for suggestions on what to bring her to eat.... because periodically I'd run out of ideas.
The things that worked best were: - Take her out to eat and let her pick from the menu - Take her to the grocery store and if she is able, let her push the cart as her walker. Give her time to walk around and think of things she might feel like eating - Let her get/eat anything she wanted, unless it was high salt, because that caused her to swell. - Tell everyone who comes to visit her to bring a healthy, warm lunch and dinner, that is enough for her to put in her fridge and reheat the next day, that way she had warm delicious variety of food. People would bring pasta with meatballs, chicken casseroles, meatloaf, pork roast and sauerkraut, stuffed peppers, grilled salmon... and it wasn't always me who had to figure out what to serve her. - I always brought her a coffee from Dunkin Donuts and added a coffee cake muffin or other goodie. She would say she didn't want the sweet and before long, she would eat little bit after little bit, until it was all gone. - We brought special ice cream from the local home made ice cream shop - We made sure there were always things on the counter for her to snack on like nuts (almonds and walnuts no salt), fresh berries in the fridge. In a basket...apples, bananas, peaches (depending on the season), dark chocolate covered raisins, grapes, things that she could eat throughout the day. - We tried to be sure there was a variety of interesting food. Sometimes she ate and sometimes she didn't. I think the most important observation is that she would eat more when she had someone to eat with and would almost not eat at all if no one was eating with her.
I hope this gives you some helpful suggestions for your situation. It took a lot of diligence... and from experience I would say that every time you do something interesting that she appreciates, you will remember the kindness you showed her for the rest of your life.
I hope you have fun with it... this is a great opportunity to spoil her with all kinds of delightful surprises. One time we brought hot dogs with all the fixings. That was fun!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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the idea of serving her favorite foods, making sure she has access to them, such as snacks or nuts, is helpful; I make that Chex cocktail mix a lot.
Does your mother live with you, or is she on her own?
I was worried about my mom's diet (lives with us) but the doctor has reassured me. Her glucose levels are stabilized now, her cholesterol is improving, and she isn't losing weight. Knowing those facts helped me a lot.
As long as it isn't candy, I try to get Mom to buy herself treats.. She likes donuts so at least once a week we swing by Dunkin Donuts. She eats more when we eat out and while I am on a budget, she isn't so we go out a few times each week. I try to cook things I know she likes more often. I always have fruit on hand and eggs, both of which she never refuses.
The things that worked best were:
- Take her out to eat and let her pick from the menu
- Take her to the grocery store and if she is able, let her push the cart as her walker. Give her time to walk around and think of things she might feel like eating
- Let her get/eat anything she wanted, unless it was high salt, because that caused her to swell.
- Tell everyone who comes to visit her to bring a healthy, warm lunch and dinner, that is enough for her to put in her fridge and reheat the next day, that way she had warm delicious variety of food. People would bring pasta with meatballs, chicken casseroles, meatloaf, pork roast and sauerkraut, stuffed peppers, grilled salmon... and it wasn't always me who had to figure out what to serve her.
- I always brought her a coffee from Dunkin Donuts and added a coffee cake muffin or other goodie. She would say she didn't want the sweet and before long, she would eat little bit after little bit, until it was all gone.
- We brought special ice cream from the local home made ice cream shop
- We made sure there were always things on the counter for her to snack on like nuts (almonds and walnuts no salt), fresh berries in the fridge. In a basket...apples, bananas, peaches (depending on the season), dark chocolate covered raisins, grapes, things that she could eat throughout the day.
- We tried to be sure there was a variety of interesting food. Sometimes she ate and sometimes she didn't. I think the most important observation is that she would eat more when she had someone to eat with and would almost not eat at all if no one was eating with her.
I hope this gives you some helpful suggestions for your situation. It took a lot of diligence... and from experience I would say that every time you do something interesting that she appreciates, you will remember the kindness you showed her for the rest of your life.
I hope you have fun with it... this is a great opportunity to spoil her with all kinds of delightful surprises. One time we brought hot dogs with all the fixings. That was fun!
How old is your mother? Does she have any chronic conditions like diabetes, COPD, CHF, etc.?
Is she overweight? Too thin? Losing or gaining weight?
Do you provide her meals? Grocery shop for her? How much control/influence do you have over what is available for her to eat?
What are you most concerned about?
I think if you can provide a little more detail about the current situation you'll get some helpful input.