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emmie45 Asked April 2015

How do I stop the weight loss my Mom has been experiencing for the past 10 yrs.?

I first noticed the symptoms of PD in my mom 10 yrs ago when she was shuffling her feet and bending forward from her waist. Something we all noticed was that although my mom kept eating, even before any treatment, she was losing wt. If I didn't see her for several wks., then the next time I saw her there would be obvious wt. loss. in her face. Her PCP , who doesn't need to be treating people, didn't think a 30lb wt. loss in an elderly person something to be worried about. The neurologists haven't said anything about her wt.
She is now under 100lbs. Is there any way to stop the wt. loss? She's eating but she's just fading away.

xxxxxxxx Apr 2015
As we age, we move less and we need fewer calories. Less weight on the legs and joints can also be desirable.

That being said, I would look into what she is eating and see about increasing the calories. Does she still live in assisted living? Perhaps she's not making it to enough mealtimes, or eating enough at each mealtime. If possible, visit with her at a mealtime and accompany her. She may eat better with you there. Find out if her teeth are bothering her. That can be a problem as our gums shrink. Find out what her favorite foods are and see that she is able to eat food that she likes. Maybe the food at the AL facility isn't to her liking. Use liquid milkshake type supplements. Use ice cream and other high calorie foods as treats.

BarbBrooklyn Apr 2015
As my mother moved from her 80s to her 90s, she she'd the excess weight she'd been carrying for years. She is now just about 100 pounds and has stabilized. Her pop mentioned that it is typical as people move from "old" to "elderly". It hasn't been a problem.

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notrydoyoda Apr 2015
I noticed that you asked this question back in February.

https://www.agingcare.com/questions/stop-moms-weight-loss-177726.htm

You were encouraged to find her another doctor. Have you?

notrydoyoda Apr 2015
Take her to see another doctor.

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