eating and drinking

Hi All, I am hoping for some advice on my next move. Mom narrowly avoided been hospitalised again yesterday due to dehydration. This would have been the third times this year. The first two times where during the hot summer. She lives on her own with carers going in three times a day. Mom will...

Has anyone else experienced this situation or similar. My LO is 89 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2014. She had recently moved to a new care home. Prior to the onset of dementia my LO loved her food and was a cook and quite large. But since dementia really set in she no longer likes...

Eating and Drinking can become a difficult issue for people with dementia, and it can be a challenge to care for a person with dementia and ensure that they remain healthy. Vicky from our Helpline will be hand to answer your questions here in this thread next Thursday 30th August between 3-4...

My Mum came to live with us a few weeks ago, immediately after her diagnosis of Alzheimer's. She started on Donepezil on 4th July and her appetite has decreased rapidly. I've spoken to the memory team and they want to wait another week or so to see if there's any improvement. Meanwhile, all...