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By Doglover

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Hello everyone. My mom has had Parkinson’s for 3 years now. She’s 84. We recently moved her from an assisted living in Texas to Florida to be near my husband and I. My husband and I are retired military. This is the first time my mom has lived anywhere besides Texas. I’m the oldest and have two brothers that live in Texas. Both brothers work and are not able to visit mom very often. So we decided it would be best to move her here.

Refusing to eat

She’s in assisted living. She’s adjusting pretty well. I have really been concerned lately because she started complaining about the food tasting bitter. It always smells great when I’m there. I’ve talked to several staff members and residents. They say the food is delicious! I read today that smell and taste are part of Parkinson’s symptoms! I was shocked!

I'm slowly learning about Parkinson’s. I could use some advice on what to do when your parent won’t eat.

Mom, myself, Larry and Marlie

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