PWP (People With Parkinson's) frequently develop problems with swallowing and aspiration is a danger. Her throat muscles may hurt as Parkinson's causes random muscle pain. Call the Parkinson's Foundation 1-800-4PD-INFO for a live free talk with someone for help. Highly recommend their help. Ask for their free info booklets and the Aware in Care kit. Hopefully the patient is being seen by a neurologist that is a movement disorder specialist.
She may have a sore in her mouth, or some bad teeth that need to be taken care of, or she may be having trouble swallowing. The latter is by far the most concerning as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia. You might want to have her checked out by Dr.
My mom is also 95 with Parkinson’s disease. She was in my home for 15 years and it is exhausting.
I had no time for myself either. It’s so frustrating.
It became intolerable for me to care for my mom. She is now living with my brother and sister in law and has hospice care.
As far as eating goes, I saw my mom’s appetite diminishing as well. Her doctor did not want her to lose any more weight.
I made plenty of smoothies for mom and added full fat yogurt to them. You could even add ice-cream if she doesn’t have diabetes. My mom did not have diabetes. So, I would occasionally add ice-cream.
I also cooked a lot of soups. They are nourishing, delicious and satisfying without being a heavy meal.
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I feel your pain. I just read your profile.
My mom is also 95 with Parkinson’s disease. She was in my home for 15 years and it is exhausting.
I had no time for myself either. It’s so frustrating.
It became intolerable for me to care for my mom. She is now living with my brother and sister in law and has hospice care.
As far as eating goes, I saw my mom’s appetite diminishing as well. Her doctor did not want her to lose any more weight.
I made plenty of smoothies for mom and added full fat yogurt to them. You could even add ice-cream if she doesn’t have diabetes. My mom did not have diabetes. So, I would occasionally add ice-cream.
I also cooked a lot of soups. They are nourishing, delicious and satisfying without being a heavy meal.
Does she have a swallowing issue?
What about ensure? Tell us what you have tried.
Wishing you all the best.