My mom at the end of her journey enjoyed watermelon and diced peaches. We tried baby food, smoothies, yogurt. Watermelon seemed to be her favorite.
Whatever works.. do that!!

I think when one reaches the late stage of dementia, one should be allowed to eat whatever one wants.

Thank you for sharing. I like your kind words, "It's always an adventure!" I've also found that playing music while eating is a big plus, Spotify / Top 70's music, he also hums or sings along.

My wife is all over the place with food! Sometimes she can make a sandwich, Sometimes she can't pour a glass of water. I have no expectation she will fix anything for herself anymore When it is a plated meal, I always cut things for her. Always cut sandwiches in half or quarters.
It's always an adventure!

You're making an excellent point, @A myALZteam Member. At the end of the day, Alzheimer's is a terminal disease that's causing the brain to atrophy, and there will certainly come a point where it causes one organ or another to fail, or to cease functioning. Many stop eating altogether; so in the meantime, for those loved ones who are still able to eat, it's not such a terrible thing to let them have some pleasure, with some food they actually enjoy (within reason). Happiness counts.

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