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Dementia and Not Eating: Very concerned

Posted by tamarab @tamarab, Jul 9, 2021

Burt refuses help with swallowing. When we brought in a speech therapist to evaluate his eating, he was furious. [A little of that tornado.] And he never wants her to come back.

Meanwhile, he eats almost nothing and won't accept guidance to take smaller bites of his cakes or to slow down. Any set back in eating is an excuse to refuse ever to eat that food again. His ability to chew and swallow any number of favorite foods is dwindling. He says I can't make a boiled egg or scrambled eggs anymore. He won't eat applesauce. He has trouble with cottage cheese.

This needless to say has me very concerned. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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tamarab | @tamarab | Jul 29, 2021
In reply to @IndianaScott "Hello @tamarab Reading this made me remember some of the eating challenges my wife experienced during..." + (show)
@IndianaScott

Hello @tamarab Reading this made me remember some of the eating challenges my wife experienced during her illness. Her tastebuds seemed to change at will as did what aromas she found appealing one day and then suddenly found appalling, No rhyme or reason to it and often included foods she had previously loved for years. She finally landed on foods that were quite bland and non-aromatic. Wishing you well!

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The no rhyme or reason seems to be such a big part of LBD. Today he's eating but complaining that he hates food.

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providence1960 | @providence1960 | Jul 30, 2021
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@tamarab

The no rhyme or reason seems to be such a big part of LBD. Today he's eating but complaining that he hates food.

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Same with mom...no matter what she says she can’t eat it... I say do your best and she eats more.....I always give her a Boost chocolate drink with chocolate ice cream and call it a milk shake...it works.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 30, 2021
In reply to @providence1960 "Same with mom...no matter what she says she can’t eat it... I say do your best..." + (show)
@providence1960

Same with mom...no matter what she says she can’t eat it... I say do your best and she eats more.....I always give her a Boost chocolate drink with chocolate ice cream and call it a milk shake...it works.

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@providence1960 If she needs more protein, try adding in some protein powder, or perhaps some powdered peanut butter? It becomes a challenge to see what will be tolerated each day, doesn't it?
Ginger

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tamarab | @tamarab | Jul 30, 2021
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@IndianaScott

Hello @tamarab Reading this made me remember some of the eating challenges my wife experienced during her illness. Her tastebuds seemed to change at will as did what aromas she found appealing one day and then suddenly found appalling, No rhyme or reason to it and often included foods she had previously loved for years. She finally landed on foods that were quite bland and non-aromatic. Wishing you well!

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Thank you, Scott

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providence1960 | @providence1960 | Jul 30, 2021
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@gingerw

@providence1960 If she needs more protein, try adding in some protein powder, or perhaps some powdered peanut butter? It becomes a challenge to see what will be tolerated each day, doesn't it?
Ginger

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Good idea....thanks.

Mom has also been refusing meds...it’s the roller coaster of dementia.

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