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My mom is going on 95. She has ongoing dementia. She will always eat a good breakfast and lunch. When it comes to dinner alot of times she says she is not hungry and doesn’t want to eat. Do I let it go or do what I have to to get her to eat?
To me, it would depend on what she's eating for breakfast and lunch. She IS eating the best meals of the day - the earlier in the day, the better (for digesting).
* Did you discuss with her primary healthcare professional? * If my mom at 94, I wouldn't worry about it. * Perhaps suggest / give her some fruit or something she'd like 'just a little something' - a fruit smoothie - or 'milkshake' sounds like a good plan. I have bullet drinks (blender, in a 'bullet') 4-5 x / week. I add in lots of nutrition such as: * a small piece of both garlic and ginger root. * a dash of cinnamon (really healthy) * few chia seeds * Bit of Lion's Mane * Collagen (powder) - teaspoon
And the foundation: banana, yogurt, blueberries or strawberries, and 3-4 cooked prunes (as I make my bullet drink often for a couple of days)
* for taste, add a bit of almond butter or some nut butter
My liquid: Coconut water, milk or juice.
[I wouldn't necessarily recommend all this for your mom, just be sure she gets some nutrition.] If you or her MD feel she isn't getting enough nutrients from the am and lunch time, ask about what to put in a smoothie. I'd suggest a bit of spinach, carrots, greens, etc. Once blended with yogurt and a banana, they all become a blur.
Ladyd67: The following suggestion has often been seen - eat breakfast like a king, eat lunch as a prince and eat dinner like a pauper. That said, your mother may opt for a very light dinner, e.g. a bowl of oatmeal with fruit and cup of camomile tea, one that is easier to digest as the elder heads for bed. My mother, a woman without dementia, often opted for that.
It’s not a problem if she is eating a good breakfast and lunch. My mom also doesn’t eat anything past 5pm but she gets up to snack in the middle of the night. If she is keeping weight on don’t worry about it. Be concerned if she is losing weight.
I think it's OK to let it go, but maybe give her Boost or a similar meal substitute. It doesn't have to be at dinner time. Any time she'll accept it. If she doesn't like Boost, smoothies or protein shakes might also do the trick to get a little more nutrition into her. Remember also that people don't eat as much when they get older. As long as her weight is OK, don't worry too much about it. You're doing a great job, and congratulations to you and your mother - age 95 is great!
Just be happy she is eating lunch and breakfast. Don't force her to eat dinner. Maybe some evening snacks offered would be better at night rather than a full on dinner.
My grandma-in-law would make a can of soup last 3 days. Seriously, THREE days. I wish I was making that up.
She if she will eat a nutrition bar or drink supplement instead. Ensure and other makers of supplements make drinks and nutrition bars that can be used as a replacement for a meal - especially when she doesn't feel hungry,
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She IS eating the best meals of the day - the earlier in the day, the better (for digesting).
* Did you discuss with her primary healthcare professional?
* If my mom at 94, I wouldn't worry about it.
* Perhaps suggest / give her some fruit or something she'd like 'just a little something' - a fruit smoothie - or 'milkshake' sounds like a good plan. I have bullet drinks (blender, in a 'bullet') 4-5 x / week. I add in lots of nutrition such as:
* a small piece of both garlic and ginger root.
* a dash of cinnamon (really healthy)
* few chia seeds
* Bit of Lion's Mane
* Collagen (powder) - teaspoon
And the foundation: banana, yogurt, blueberries or strawberries, and 3-4 cooked prunes (as I make my bullet drink often for a couple of days)
* for taste, add a bit of almond butter or some nut butter
My liquid: Coconut water, milk or juice.
[I wouldn't necessarily recommend all this for your mom, just be sure she gets some nutrition.] If you or her MD feel she isn't getting enough nutrients from the am and lunch time, ask about what to put in a smoothie. I'd suggest a bit of spinach, carrots, greens, etc. Once blended with yogurt and a banana, they all become a blur.
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My grandma-in-law would make a can of soup last 3 days. Seriously, THREE days. I wish I was making that up.