The Silent UTI (My Mom’s Alzheimer’s)

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“Come on Mom, eat just a few more bites, it’s your favorite.”

No amount of cajoling can get Mom to eat the full meal. Even her favorite chocolate dessert sits untouched and melting. I switch to “Plan B” and whip up a quick vanilla protein shake with some fresh veggies snuck in. This helps. Mom drinks a good six ounces. Considering her half-eaten dinner and the shake, we are doing okay for…