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Default Supplementing the Elderly (mostly for Jill)

In article >,
Kathleen > wrote:

> jmcquown wrote:
>
> > Omelet wrote:
> >
> >> In article >,
> >> "jmcquown" > wrote:
> >>
> >>>> Vionate might work in the topping if you added nuts. <g>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Sorry, she can't chew nuts.
> >>
> >>
> >> Ah. Sorry. I have similar issues with dad. He does not have good
> >> teeth and refuses to see a dentist. :-(

> >
> >
> >
> > 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.


<lol> Thanks for that mental picture!
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