I had this problem with both parents .
So have my friends .
It's common .
I've asked doctors and I've tried to read up on it .
I've been told that it's normal and to be expected .
As they get older and more frail - their appetite decreases .
Some medications cause it often leaving an unpleasant taste .
Lack of activity and
depression doesn't help .
Both of them would fill up on chocolate , cakes , biscuits and crisps despite being diabetic .
Eventually being clinically obese became a thing of the past as I struggled to feed them to maintain a normal weight .
Complain and the alternatives were rejected as tasting like wallpaper paste !
Here's my solution :
A good vitamin and iron supplement .
A huge stock of ready meals from different companies as they get bored with the taste .
I sometimes cooked from scratch , but was told that it took too long . By the time it was served they wanted something else .
Little desserts such as yoghurt , trifles or jellies or ice creams .
Microwaveable steamed puddings with custard .
Home made soups though they preferred canned .
Whole milk drinks .
Fresh fruit - cut and peeled for them .
Extra microwaveable vegetables .
Some ready made salads .
Some chocolate .
I found that five or six mini meals a day worked better than the classic breakfast , lunch and dinner routines .
Half a ready meal was enough and I'd put out little treats such as grapes and chocolates in small bowls .
I found it challenging and upsetting , but I came to terms with it .
