Yet she only weighs 98 pounds. Vascular doctor says since her heart is not functioning properly nutrients are not being absorbed by her body. So made an appointment with a cardiologist. She was on hospice and all they suggested was giving her Ensure. Problem is that stuff is full of sugar. I revoked hospice and am getting her real medical help. Hoping somehow to get her weight up. Anyone else experienced such dramatic weight loss in their elderly family members even though they eat regularly?
If all she wants in Ensure or other liquid meal supplement let her have it.
You can take any food that you would normally eat and puree it and she can drink that if she is having problems with solid foods.
Hospice is for End Of Life / Comfort or choosing to no longer seek curative solutions. If you are making appointments for Cardiologists and other specialists then you are not at the point of accepting End of Life / Comfort Care for mom.
It’s rough when hospice doesn’t seem to do enough. Best of luck, hope you keep us posted.
I even had my Dad's Dr tell me that they would make a weekly batch of brownies for his father to put on extra weight.
Ir's better to have the sugar than the weight loss.
For my 97 yr old Dad, I give soft food easier for him to digest.
Apple sauce, Yogurt, Banana slices, Avocado mashed and mixed with a little applesauce Sweet Potatoes and Yes Blue Bell Ice Cream too!
He loves Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers.
As people get older, they lose their taste buds but can taste sweet sugar.
Also, you really should include Ensure or any of the others brands as they have good Protein.