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My mom's doctor put her on a drug called Mirtazapine and it really helped her appetite and helped with her depression. I have not noticed any other side effects. You might want to ask about this drug, if you want to try something else.
Love to you and your mom!!
I'd be inclined to let her lead. Encourage her to eat, give her tempting choices, but then let her eat what she's comfortable eating.
Beyond that, I'd wonder these things: Does chewing tire her? Are her teeth okay?
Meanwhile, if a drug causes diarrhea, some experimentation with Imodium could result in balancing this out. Not saying it's easy.
Blessings to you, mother and all involved during this difficult time.
I make smoothies for my residents who stop eating. I offer it every 30-40 minutes if the refuse , but sure I do not force it. Yes, fresh berries with organic yogurt (no additives!), little ice, mixed with chia or hemp seeds (for protein) make huge difference. Sometimes that appetite comes back. Unfortunately, sometimes it does not. Yes, it's one of progressions of disease and you should not force your loved one to continue eating. It's their way to express that decline.
It might be also sign of their visual decline. Try to use different color china. It might be also helpful if you sit at the table and eat with your mom. She maybe just "forgot" HOW to eat and you have to help her by showing it. If she still struggles to use utensils, use your fingers! It worked for few residents in my care. Again, try to offer all natural non-GMO food instead of processed. Toasted gluten-free bread with coconut oil served with a fruit cup is great option.