My mom relies on candy, cookies, and sometimes brownies to get a boost of energy. At one point, she was relying on donuts to help her have the energy to get a shower. She would speculate what the key ingredient is in those things that would help her. Chances are, the ingredient is sugar and sugar isn't a reliable source of energy.
However, it should be noted she does eat meals and it's not 100% sweets all the time.
She drinks 2 cans of Coca Cola every day. There were some days where she would have 3. At one point last year, she decided she would have just 1 can each day. That lasted for just a few days. She went back to 2 cans so she could "have a pick me up" with the 2nd can.
She needs to be told that junk food isn't helping her get better by any means and she needs an improved diet, but I don't know who to turn to and if she'll take the advice and ditch the junk food. The junk food has done more to expand her gut than restore her mobility. She's yet to reach out to a dietician or nutrition who would know what to recommend. I'm 100% positive every dietician and nutritionist in the world disagrees with her when it comes to relying on sweets for energy.
I heard the same.
My father (no dementia) heard the same, and he loves the theory! He’s already put it into practice: lotsss of sweet things. :)
(By the way, my mother is an incredible cook and so, they eat many heavenly meals together. I often take pictures. So esthetic. And so delicious.)
:)
My Papa’s doctor told him to eat whatever he wanted. He said at a certain point “Any calorie is a good calorie. Healthy living is not a benefit to him now.” Something to keep in mind.
Gotta love her!