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There are a variety of reasons. His tastes may have changed. It does happen. He may be having difficulty eating, swallowing or chewing. Watch for pocketing food, choking or coughing. Watch for a grimace in the face that might indicate a dental problem. You might be giving him more than he can eat. Try many small meals over the entire day. What some would call "grazing". If breakfast is normally cereal, juice, fruit and something to drink try breaking it up and giving 1 component every hour or so. The same with lunch. Keep yogurt, fruits, healthy snacks close at hand. Depending on where he is in his journey with dementia nearing the end of life the desire to eat and or drink becomes less. The body does not need the calories and processing the food becomes more difficult for the body. Offer food, do not force. Give / offer foods that will provide nutrition but if he really wants pudding or ice cream give it to him.
My grandma's doctor said that sometimes they forget to eat She used to be a very healthy eater water only lots of vegetables. She became someone who would spit out the water and hide the vegetables around the house if I let her. She loved sweets. Her doctor said that with changes in the brain it makes them want to eat like a kid. Atleast in her case. Luckily she didn't have diabetes so within reason I would find new things that she would be interested in eating. It was a hit or miss. I have noticed that most alzheimers/dementia patients love an ice cream sandwich. I began caregiving after she passed. I say as long as it isn't causing health problems let them have all the junk food they want they're time is running short. And honestly a surprise cookie always seems to turn their moods around. I also kept ensure on hand for supplemental nutrition for the calories. She got down to 90 pounds I did anything I could think of to put some weight on her.
They may forget to eat - but that is not due to decreased appetite. Decreased appetite is what occurs naturally with age - it is basic and instinctual- also it foretells death is on the horizon.
What stage of Dementia is Dad in? If in the final stage, this happens when the body starts to shut down. If not in final stage it could be he forgets he hasn't eaten. He doesn't need as much food as he used to. There are meds that can be given to stimulate appetite, ask his doctor.
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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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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
His tastes may have changed. It does happen.
He may be having difficulty eating, swallowing or chewing. Watch for pocketing food, choking or coughing. Watch for a grimace in the face that might indicate a dental problem.
You might be giving him more than he can eat. Try many small meals over the entire day. What some would call "grazing". If breakfast is normally cereal, juice, fruit and something to drink try breaking it up and giving 1 component every hour or so. The same with lunch. Keep yogurt, fruits, healthy snacks close at hand.
Depending on where he is in his journey with dementia nearing the end of life the desire to eat and or drink becomes less. The body does not need the calories and processing the food becomes more difficult for the body.
Offer food, do not force. Give / offer foods that will provide nutrition but if he really wants pudding or ice cream give it to him.
She used to be a very healthy eater water only lots of vegetables. She became someone who would spit out the water and hide the vegetables around the house if I let her. She loved sweets. Her doctor said that with changes in the brain it makes them want to eat like a kid. Atleast in her case. Luckily she didn't have diabetes so within reason I would find new things that she would be interested in eating. It was a hit or miss. I have noticed that most alzheimers/dementia patients love an ice cream sandwich. I began caregiving after she passed. I say as long as it isn't causing health problems let them have all the junk food they want they're time is running short. And honestly a surprise cookie always seems to turn their moods around. I also kept ensure on hand for supplemental nutrition for the calories. She got down to 90 pounds I did anything I could think of to put some weight on her.