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How Can Weakness At Old Age Be Dealt With?
Mum is 70 and is getting weaker every year she has had all blood tests and camera s in every oraphis she cannot eat she isn t hungry yet no doctor seems to have the answer. I am getting very scared as fear that she is wasting away. Please advise I am at a loss
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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First and most important thing is that you need to keep her happy. Most of the time parents at this age become upset because they don't get proper attention from their children. They become depressed resulting in such symptoms.
Secondly, ask her nicely what she wants to eat. Give her whatever she asks. If she is happy on liquids then you can arrange liquids BUT do not force her to eat or drink. She will never do so. Don't make her feel that she is ill. In this way she will not overcome this. Take her out for a walk once in a day if she is willing. It will change her environment and she will feel better.
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Wishing her good health.
Thank You for contacting HCM.
First and most important thing is that you need to keep her happy. Most of the time parents at this age become upset because they don't get proper attention from their children. They become depressed resulting in such symptoms.
Secondly, ask her nicely what she wants to eat. Give her whatever she asks. If she is happy on liquids then you can arrange liquids BUT do not force her to eat or drink. She will never do so. Don't make her feel that she is ill. In this way she will not overcome this. Take her out for a walk once in a day if she is willing. It will change her environment and she will feel better.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy
to answer your questions. If you do not have any clarifications, you can
close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing her good health.
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