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Diet & Nutrition for Seniors
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Water tastes salty. How can I help her stay hydrated?
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Llamalover47
Replied Feb 2023
Extreme weight loss in short-term rehab. Is this normal?
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vstefans
Answered Apr 2014
I need help implementing a weight loss program for my mom without feeling guilty about it.
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mathisawesome
Replied Feb 2019
Any suggestions for a quality liquid meal replacement that is not made up of mostly water and sugar?
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PureeMasterFlex
Answered Jul 2019
Is diarrhea a natural thing with older people?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied May 2020
Mom is not eating much these days. Any suggestions how to handle?
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davidyorkagency
Answered Dec 2013
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I'm having a hard time getting my mom to eat. She turns her nose up to everything, but ice cream. Should I try baby food?
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vstefans
Answered Sep 2013
My father (91) is obsessed with hydration. He drinks 8 cups of water daily and is eating normally. How can I help him understand he's ok?
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againx100
Replied Mar 2022
I am feeling at a loss for how to approach a discussion of bowel problems with my mother. Suggestions?
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Llamalover47
Replied Sep 2021
Should I try to "force" my MIL to eat?
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TChamp
Answered Apr 2022
Do sugary foods cause dementia people to get aggressive or violent?
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Musicismymuse
Answered Jul 2021
We're living in senior independent living with 3 meals a day provided, but they are carb loaded and often include 1-2 fried items. What should we do?
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Moxies
Answered Jun 2022
96yr old dad with Lewey Body Dementia doesn't want to eat! What to do?
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Di1961
Replied Apr 7, 2024
Does anyone have experience with sourcing food for a "mechanical" soft diet?
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cwillie
Answered Jun 2016
Anybody have some edible and inexpensive low sodium meal suggestions?
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Grandma1954
Answered Nov 2018
Sleeping through meals versus eating at nursing home. What is better?
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lynina2
Answered May 2018
Food and candy... how do we ask well meaning visitors to NOT bring food in?
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Llamalover47
Replied Oct 2019
What do we do if mom is refusing all of our efforts to help?
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disgustedtoo
Answered Nov 2020
How should I handle Mom's dwindling appetite?
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JamieCapeCod
Answered May 2014
Mom won't eat the food we make and then gets angry because it's not what she wanted.
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ConnieCaretaker
Answered Jul 12, 2023
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