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Default Supplementing the Elderly (mostly for Jill)

jmcquown wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
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>> In article >,
>> "jmcquown" > wrote:
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>>>> Vionate might work in the topping if you added nuts. <g>
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>>> Sorry, she can't chew nuts.

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>> Ah. Sorry. I have similar issues with dad. He does not have good
>> teeth and refuses to see a dentist. :-(

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> Mom has had false teeth since she was 40. I found her lower plate in
> the dryer a few weeks ago when I washed one of her bathrobes. She stuck
> it in her pocket. Imagine my surprise to find teeth staring at me in
> the washer! She can't chew nuts, but thanks for the suggestion.


Nuts chopped or processed to a texture approximating sawdust add flavor
and calories without the need to deal with crunchy texture.

Although I have a vivid memory of my great grandmother removing her
dentures to enjoy black walnut ice cream, nut chunks and all.

If that spectacle won't convince you to floss, nothing will.