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June 30, 2017
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Members shared experiences with loved ones who have Alzheimer's becoming increasingly picky eaters or forgetting how to prepare meals, with... Read more

Members shared experiences with loved ones who have Alzheimer's becoming increasingly picky eaters or forgetting how to prepare meals, with many noting that appetites shrink and preferences narrow to simple comfort foods like toast, cereal, chips, and sweets. Several members offered practical strategies including not asking what they want to avoid overwhelming them with decisions, making extra portions for leftovers, trying Meals on Wheels for reliable nutrition, and adding supplements like Ensure to milkshakes or keeping easy finger foods like cut veggies and yogurt-covered cranberries within reach. A recurring theme was the importance of letting go of control and accepting that eating anything, even if not ideal, is better than not eating at all during this difficult stage of the disease.

A myALZteam Member

Exactly, I had a hard time getting my mom to eat. Eating anything was better than nothing.
When I made her milkshakes I would add ensure.l

July 18, 2017
A myALZteam Member

My mother is pretty much in a rut as well for her meals. She can still live alone with my sisters coming in and out during the day. Months ago she could fix her own breakfast toast in toaster oven and scramble an egg and microwave a piece of fully cooked sausage. Now she unsually just does toast and jelly unless one of us is there or brings her a biscuit from Hardee's. she can't remember how with the sausage and egg. About six weeks ago we started Meals on Wheels where a hot meal is delivered around noon. This has really been a great help. She eats most of what they bring and the variety is so much more than she was doing for herself. She eats more fruits and vegetables. Then at least we know she is getting something substantial. Then for supper she either eats a sandwich and chips or my sister or I bring something in or prepare it at her house.

July 4, 2017
A myALZteam Member

All my husband would when he was still at home was lasagna. Luckily we lived close to Dominos pizza

July 18, 2017
A myALZteam Member

At least she's eating.

July 10, 2017
A myALZteam Member

Totally what is happening with my mom. She's at 95 lbs. if I don't ask and just make something then she only eats potato chips or cereal or donuts. This disease is crazy. God bless you too. Thx

July 10, 2017

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