Mom has a terrible appetitie and she is getting weaker by the day. I've tried everything and she is withering away. I think she is giving up as she had told me and I hate to see her like this. I've threaten her with a feeding tube. In fact, she was in a nursing home and somewhat healthier. I promised her I would not put her back in a home but, she is not doing good at home at all. She did not want to die in a home because she feels her time is near. I told her I do not know what else to do for her and she replied by saying there is nothing left to do.
She is getting the best care possible and still I feel there is more that could be done. I've done some research on stimulating appetites but, she has to be willing to do this for herself.
Have you talked to the doctor about hospice? Your main concern is for her comfort, and they are experts at that.
I hope that giving her an appetite stimulant will give you more time with her. God bless you.
there is one other possibility. you may just be a horrible cook.. a female customer of mine lovingly sent me home with a pint of split pea soup for my mom one night. did i say split pea soup? shit, i meant briny swill. mom took one sip from the pint jar and straight armed it back to me like a nazi salute. she never said a word. mom had been spoiled on chicken and veg chowder with thickener and sour cream base for years.