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My mother-in-law was diagnosed 4 years ago. She was living on her own and was not eating and she got very thin. We cared for her but she was too aggressive towards us and wandered constantly day and night so we have moved her to a memory support place. Now she is gaining so much weight because she forgets that she ate and is always looking for snacks. At first I would bring snacks but I have stopped. She can just finish a meal and tell us she has not eaten anything. She was 114 now is up to 160… read more
I think that they do not remember eating. I do not know the answer.
I think maybe my husband is starting to overeat. After he has dinner he goes and gets more to snack on. I am glad he is eating but what he lost he is starting to put back on.
John wants to eat all the time and I do think they forget that they eat.He will talk to the TV. and sometimes gets very angry at them.He will sit for a few moments and up walking again and constantly talking but not making any sence.Very fidgeity.
Yes, my husband lost weight at home and then gained weight in the nursing home. I wasn’t upset because I loved the idea that he was enjoying his food.
My 78 year old mum has always had a good appetite but never gained weight until recently-5 years into her dagnosis. She can eat huge quantities, if left to her own devices with access to food. She seems to forget she has eaten and possibly feels quite comfortable during and after eating..she mobilises less and is quite sleepy. My 89 year old aunt however remains a poor and very picky eater. Neither of them drink enough, although my aunt retains her penchant for alcohol, never turning down a drink and, if left to her own devices, not knowing when to stop, as she can't remember having just had one...Needless to say we don't keep alcohol indoors, unless for special occasions when we can monitor her intake.
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