My mom does not have much of an appetite, she only will eat cold soft foods because she has trouble swallowing. (i.e. Jello,fruit, shakes, pasta salads, potato salads, Ensure). As a result she is getting weaker and is having trouble standing and walking. She is 87 years old, has cancer and is not being treate for it by her own choice. I believe the cancer is affecting her taste and appetite. She is not hurting physically otherwise and until recently has been pretty mobile around the house with assistance from her walker. Any suggestions?!
Jello is very low in calories and nutrition. I get my mom little jello "cheesecake things" that are strawberry or raspberry flavor, but still not much nutrition or calories. I also give her tapioca or rice pudding. If you have time, I'd make it yourself and add dry milk or protein powder for more substance.