Weight Loss Questions

Father has stopped eating. Should I continue to encourage food?

My husband's brother had a stroke and his wife is POA. She won’t allow him to visit nor my mother in law who has Alzheimers. Can she do this?

My dad is good in NH until I visit or call?

Is it time to consider adding hospice or palliative care to my mom's care in the nursing home? NH is wanting to relocate her.

Anyone have a cachexia experience since a stroke? I need advice and tips on weight gain for my mom- I am very much devastated.

PEG tube pain; any suggestions or ideas?

UTI or dementia?

My mother is 84 and has lived with us for 4 years this time around. She has gone on the war path because my hubby made a remark. Any advice?

What do we do? Mom didn't plan for assisted living and we are not in position to be able to help.

I'm frustrated and getting nowhere ...what can I do about Mom's unintentional weight loss and negative, passive/aggressive behavior?

What is available for senior friends of mine who don't have any family to care for them?

Can such a steep and dramatic decline in Dad's condition seemingly happen overnight?

My dad (71) has experienced drastic unintentional weight loss and we are considering doing a colonoscopy. Can anyone offer some suggestions?

Where is my dad’s weight loss coming from?

My Dad is 75 yrs. old and living with his wife of 15+ yrs. They live 3+ hrs. away from his nearest relative. Legally what are our options?

How do I know if mom has dementia?

Mother is not getting the care that she needs. Any advice?

Can't find a nursing home because of Parkinson's with behaviors and dementia. Any suggestions?

My grandma has lost 11% body weight in 3 1/2 weeks, down from 114 to 102. Hospice said “keep an eye on her” That's all I get?

How can we get our mom-mother in law to eat?