Answered a question 1/4/2012 at 4:17 pm
Is she asking for food? If she is not hungry, this may be a sign that she is ready to shut down. Has hospice been called? When my mom was declining, I called them and they were able to accept her d
...Read MoreIs she asking for food? If she is not hungry, this may be a sign that she is ready to shut down. Has hospice been called? When my mom was declining, I called them and they were able to accept her due to failure to thrive...she has since gained 10 lbs. and is doing better. If you are her health proxy, you will have to make decisions as to how much you will force nutrition upon her etc. No doubt, this is a difficult time for you. My mother eats the following: scrambled eggs with lots of butter. yogurt, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes mixed white with sweet with cream and butter, homemade chicken soup (chicken strained out) with overcooked egg noodles, pasta and ragu with cheese mixed in, mix fruit cups, chocolate, cookies, mini cupcakes, Ensure and Boost (she won't drink water, juice, tea coffee, soda). This sounds like an unhealthy diet but it is one that gave my mom extra weight and keeps her nourished as best as one can expect. She will not eat regular things anymore...no more sandwiches, no more hamburgers, no pork tenderloin, no more chicken breasts, no more bread, no more salads or other veggies - even if cooked soft...she spits them out. It is very frustrating to work through this change of diet. They just don't need so much food anymore and their taste buds are changed. Don't forget that acidopholis (spelling?) comes in pill form and that is good to balance the yeast. Keep us posted and reach out for help...that is a good thing to do! Hugs.