Eating

Hello and welcome - this is not unusual. Not sure what stage your LO is at, but it often happens that the mind does not communicate with the stomach. Do tell her doc what is happening.

At one point, we had to put out only so much for MIL and hide other foods. We left plenty out for her to snack on that wouldn't hurt anything, such as fruits and veggies. Apples, carrots, etc. She would always ask for sweets (also very normal for PWD), and we found that sugar-free cookies have come a long way (we put 3-4 in a zip-bag for the day, as sugar-free isn't necessarily calorie-free). Anything else she kept wanting, we sometimes had to tell her we would have to go get some at the store tomorrow… The next day, we would put in her sight again the things she could have. Maybe you could try something like this?

@Lucy'sMom

I'm sorry you're dealing with this.

One of the best ways to manage over-eating, is to remove the visual triggers. If you can keep high calorie treats locked away so she doesn't know about them or "run out" it might be best. Some folks find success with using single serve snack sizes to restrict mindless eating. Offering attractive lower cal finger foods (a fancy fruit or veggie tray) as snacks is sometimes accepted.

Limiting alcohol options will be driven by how much she seeks it out. If she's the type who typically has one glass a night, you might consider only dining at places that don't serve liquor. Another option that works for some, is to pour most of a bottle into another hidden container, so there's only a single serving left. You can refill it as needed. Single-serves can work here. Some swear by no-alcohol wines but we didn't have success there. We also couldn't water wine beyond about 10% before dad could tell and become aggressive. He was an active alcoholic, so YMMV.

HB