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Dealing with a Spouse with a “Mild Cognitive Impairment”
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Do tastes change? My husband has always loved salt, and salts his food before even tasting it. All of a sudden, he is starting to complain that foods are too salty.
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Yes, I just took a dementia class and they mentioned that the senses are affected. One of the last senses to remain intact is the taste of sugar. My husband has developed quite the sweet tooth since his diagnosis, and he wasn't that into sweets before. Now I have to limit or hide the sweets in the house.
@blc1951 Your post made me realize that when my husband one day said he would not eat green beans, it’s probably because of his dementia. He’s in great good humor as always, but oddities are popping up more frequently. Apparently tastes do change. Thanks for posting.
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@blc1951 - I believe they do. Or maybe the brain is not receiving the same signals from the taste buds. For my spouse - it is hamburgers and casseroles - and unfortunately- fish sticks.
Of course, I still love Little Debbie Christmas Trees, so I have my nostalgia foods, too.