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I am sorry for your husband’s diagnosis. Yes, it is normal for someone terminally ill with cancer to lose his appetite and eat less; often to the point of not eating at all. If your husband still receives treatment, he may be feeling very ill from side effects of chemotherapy or radiation, and that could be one reason he has stopped eating so much. In addition, eating can often become difficult. Trouble swallowing is not uncommon at late stages of the disease. For someone who is having trouble eating or simply doesn’t want to eat, offer foods that are high in calories, such as puddings, smoothies, yogurt, or even ice cream. People with cancer also may complain of strange tastes, and that may be another reason why they don't like to eat. If that’s the case for someone eating solid foods, try switching over to plastic forks and spoons instead of silverware. It may sound strange, but it can help those who say they have that metallic taste in their mouth. I am sorry I did not get to your question sooner. If your husband is still with you, please consider calling in a hospice provider for assistance. If you need help locating one, click here: www.AgingCare.com/Find-Senior-Care/ Then enter your location and click hospice. I hope that this helps. Dani AgingCare.com Editor
It is very difficult to watch your loved one decline, day by day, knowing that they are not going to get better. If your husband's prognosis is terminal and he is not taking in solid foods well, keep offering high calorie things and maybe consider grinding food into a puree. You can get more in him that way. Please consider nutritional drinks like Boost plus or Ensure plus. They are about 6 or 8 ounces in a variety of flavors with a packed 350 calories each. You can even make pudding out of them. Two puddings give you 700 calories, if you made it.Lack of appetite is a sign that his body could be shutting down, but if doctors feel he has some months left, why not at least give him the nourishment if you can to keep him stronger and more alert. If he is in pain, and suffering, just offer to him what you can, and he will guide you as to what he could handle. You will follow his lead. God Bless.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Yes, it is normal for someone terminally ill with cancer to lose his appetite and eat less; often to the point of not eating at all.
If your husband still receives treatment, he may be feeling very ill from side effects of chemotherapy or radiation, and that could be one reason he has stopped eating so much.
In addition, eating can often become difficult. Trouble swallowing is not uncommon at late stages of the disease.
For someone who is having trouble eating or simply doesn’t want to eat, offer foods that are high in calories, such as puddings, smoothies, yogurt, or even ice cream.
People with cancer also may complain of strange tastes, and that may be another reason why they don't like to eat. If that’s the case for someone eating solid foods, try switching over to plastic forks and spoons instead of silverware. It may sound strange, but it can help those who say they have that metallic taste in their mouth.
I am sorry I did not get to your question sooner. If your husband is still with you, please consider calling in a hospice provider for assistance.
If you need help locating one, click here:
www.AgingCare.com/Find-Senior-Care/
Then enter your location and click hospice.
I hope that this helps.
Dani
AgingCare.com Editor