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I have a elderly mother of 84 yrs old. she has completely ...

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I have a elderly mother of 84 yrs old. she has completely lost her appetitie. She refuses to eat. she has in home care. Her dr does not help with this. She is served 3 meals aday plus ensure, etc. She refuses to eat, and takes 1 - 2 hrs to eat per meal. She has in the last few days taken in few meals = few too calories. Help please

 

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Female, Age: 84, California

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different foods, family support, supplements, ensure, protein desserts dr visits

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June 18 11:55 AM (2 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
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you need to discuss this with her dr directly . if its a result of depression they may be able to prescribe a med that can help. there is also an appetite stimulant used in the elderly called Megace which may help. her dr may want to check first for health problems or meds shes on that may contribute to the appetite loss before starting something like this.

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June 18 11:58 AM (3 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
she is already on an antidepressant. Other meds do not seem to be indicative of her not wanting to eat. Does she need psychological help?
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