Thanks for the nudge, Becky! It's a crazy time of year! I do remember when mom would lose her appetite and stop eating. It was very frustrating. Her doctor prescribed a liquid medication called Megace (Megestrol acetate) and it actually worked. It's a liquid. I remember mom would sometimes take it without a fight, and if she wouldn't, we mixed it into a chocolate shake and just didn't tell her. She usually would drink shakes, which you can also mix in something like Boost along with the ice cream. The large straws help with a milk shake. Remember, when loved ones have dementia, you have to bend the rules like telling the truth. You can even say things like, "this is a beauty drink which will make you look YOUNG!" You feel really silly, but if it works, what the heck! Good luck