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Mum not eating

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Bumface Sun 09-Jun-24 15:50:38

Complan may be the way forward as a temporary supplement but not a substitute for food. There are probably similar products that do the same thing, it might be worth investigating.

Ready meals would depend on her personal preferences. For instance, does she prefer, English, Italian, Indian, Chinese. Most supermarkets carry a good range.

Maybe start with child portions and include light desserts like individual yogurts, mousses or jelly.

She may be partial to a bit of toast or cereal - not necessarily just at breakfast time. Most bread and cereals are vitamin enriched and many contain a lot of calories.

I hope, at least some of this is helpful and I wish you, your sister and your mother all the best.

Lovemylife Sun 09-Jun-24 15:39:57

Sorry to hear this. So difficult living far away too.

Perhaps Complan or something similar to give calories and nutrition? Not a substitute for meals, but can help build her up until she’s eating properly again.

Mattsmum2 Sun 09-Jun-24 15:27:20

Hoping you can help. My 82 year old mum has just had a UTI diagnosed and is on antibiotics. It’s taken nearly three weeks for her (stubborn) to get a sample to the drs and also to tell me she’s been having problems with pee flow. So I spoke to her last night and asked what she had eaten. Breakfast not sure what, and a cuppa soup for dinner. Nothing like the 1500 calories she should be having. Does anyone have any suggestions for meals that are easy to do, microwave, that will give her the nourishment she needs? And also encourage her appetite. She lacks energy at the moment. I live 2 hours away although my sister is closer and keeps an eye. Thank you