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Is it alright for my 90-year-old mother to only eat sweets and put sugar on things that aren't supposed to be sweet?

Dec 31, 2009

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She puts tons of sugar or splenda on everything, even foods that aren't suppose to be sweet

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MindingOurElders said
Jan 1, 2010

Does she have a health issue? I'd make sure she has a good checkup. Maybe she craves sweets for a reason. Or, she could have dementia and not understand the food is already sweetened. At any rate, I'd think a doctor visit is in order.
Carol

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