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Mom refuses to eat, so how can I get her the nourishment she needs?
Asked by RebeccaS
9 Answers
Nov 7, 2011
How can I keep a fitness program up after the physical therapist has finished?
Asked by karenmeek2002
3 Answers
Oct 26, 2011
How do you make meals fun?
Asked by MaxxsGranny
2 Answers
Oct 3, 2011
How can I feed my dad if he is unable to heat up food by himself anymore?
Asked by menmcdou
4 Answers
Sep 28, 2011
My mom lives alone. When I check in on her she tells me she is eating, but she isn't. What can I do?
Asked by heymomz
13 Answers
Aug 25, 2011
What can I do if my mother is eating less and less?
Asked by RachelDevin
22 Answers
Aug 24, 2011
When do I know it’s the right time to withdraw the feeding tube from my mom?
Asked by alault3
6 Answers
My 92-year-old mother is not eating. What can I do?
Asked by lelliott243
8 Answers
Jul 28, 2011
What foods are best to prepare for my mom who suffers from diarrhea?
Asked by thisisjim1949
Jul 27, 2011
How long should a woman with a fractured hip, osteoporosis & Alzheimer's exercise or walk?
Asked by lanikaim1
Jul 20, 2011
Why is my grandfather not retaining the nutrients provided to him through his food and vitamins?
Asked by aleja024
Jul 13, 2011
I'm giving my mother Alzheimer's food choices, but she says she isn't hungry or that I giver her too much.…
Asked by lily04
Jul 3, 2011
How do I get my elderly parent to eat?
Asked by sandraann
7 Answers
Jun 19, 2011
My mom is hungry but she can’t seem to open her mouth to eat. How can I get her to open her mouth to eat…
Asked by yellowfeever
17 Answers
Jun 13, 2011
My father-in-law has Parkinson’s and he has recently has a drastic drop in his appetite, does this mean he…
Asked by goincrazyinky
Jun 2, 2011
My mother eats 2 bites of food each meal and lives on ensure. How can I get her to eat more than ensure?
Asked by agedtchr
11 Answers
May 31, 2011
What can I do if my mom is growing thinner and thinner as the years go by?
Asked by mhmarfil
1 Answer
May 11, 2011
Why is my mom over-eating?
Asked by ludwig517
May 5, 2011
Is it normal for an elderly parent to stop eating regular meals?
Asked by dawnone
May 1, 2011
My mother will not go to dinner at her independent living facility because she isn't confident talking to…
Asked by jangirl
15 Answers
Apr 25, 2011
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