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He usually only eats half or less. He is in moderate Alzheimer's and at times, relatively ok, just forgetful. He does drink Boost, but has anyone had good luck with something else?
My husband is on enteral nutrition and now takes Abbott Two-Cal by prescription from a GI doctor. The Two-Cal is liquid nutrition like Boost, but is denser in calories than any Boost product. If you can't access Two-Cal, you can put your Boost product in a blender or food processor and add some mashed avocadoes, bananas, peanut butter and/or some peanut oil. All of these supplements are plant-based and heavy in calories. I agree that taste is really important so if you need to add frozen strawberries or other frozen fruit to help it taste like a McShake, so much the better. Don't give up. If you continue to struggle, ask his doctor to refer you to a nutritionist for help. Wishing you all the best.
I feel you should not worry so much about his Weight or his nutrition. Given his fatal diagnosis I think he should just eat what he wants and makes him happy. My husband has Alzheimer’s and I just want him to enjoy his food and whatever makes him happy at this point.
My mom has a very narrow esophagus and can’t eat solid foods. She doesn’t like the puréed food in memory care. I don’t blame here. She lost about 40 pounds and then I found Boost on Amazon that has 520 calories per bottle and the staff discovered that she would eat chocolate ice cream. She’s gains about 10 pounds. We’re just trying to keep the calorie count as high as possible. Not very nutritious but we’re beyond that point now.
Add protein powder and that will help lesson the fat content milk fat is not good but yes you will gain so find an ice cream with less fat and give less. Or find frozen yogurt that is low on fat the trick is protein will do what fat does but with a more healthy outcome
I leave endless little snacks for my mom - both sweet and savory and small packets (like the kinds in kids lunches). She will claim to the ends of the earth she doesn't eat that stuff but I still see the wrappers in the trash <3
Well just keep doing it and make some healthy and others treats... it really is her mind fighting her. So it's not you. Eating anything is better than nothing so just agree to disagree and say ok whatever you say...
Nestle Resource 2.0 Vanilla. It has 480 calories. Its vanilla but I like it better if you add some chocolate milk to it. Its hard to find. I will try to include a link to where it might be available. Dont think the link went through. Let me know if you cant find it and I will look for you.
If he likes milkshakes, you can buy peanut butter powder at the grocery store - very high protein, and delicious.
My Papa’s doctor told us that when they don’t want to eat, “any calorie is a good calorie”. My Papa had a real sweet tooth, so we would make sweet potato pie (some nutrients and sweet at the same time). Or milkshakes with fruit. We gave him all the sweets he wanted, doctored up with healthiness where we could.
Also, if he will only eat 2 foods, just feed him those 2 foods, hopefully they’re kinda healthy.
It’s a constant struggle for us because we know a healthy diet is the way to go. It’s also how we show our love. But his brain is telling him that he doesn’t need food anymore, so his brain is eventually going to win, sad to say.
I’m sorry you’re going through this, try to stay strong, pamper yourself when you can, scream into a pillow when you need to. Hugssss.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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Dont think the link went through. Let me know if you cant find it and I will look for you.
My Papa’s doctor told us that when they don’t want to eat, “any calorie is a good calorie”. My Papa had a real sweet tooth, so we would make sweet potato pie (some nutrients and sweet at the same time). Or milkshakes with fruit. We gave him all the sweets he wanted, doctored up with healthiness where we could.
Also, if he will only eat 2 foods, just feed him those 2 foods, hopefully they’re kinda healthy.
It’s a constant struggle for us because we know a healthy diet is the way to go. It’s also how we show our love. But his brain is telling him that he doesn’t need food anymore, so his brain is eventually going to win, sad to say.
I’m sorry you’re going through this, try to stay strong, pamper yourself when you can, scream into a pillow when you need to. Hugssss.