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"MOMPEAGRAM" > wrote:

> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Ok, before anyone lectures, I'm not asking for medical advice, just
> > opinions on if this is really something to worry about or if I'm reading
> > too much into it.
> >
> > My mom is someone who lives a "healthy lifestyle" and has for decades.


> I would be extremely worried. Your mother is starving herself. My mom
> didn't eat much more and it caused renal failure. That's what caused her
> death. It's like a form of anorexia. She may be depressed too.


I just spent two weeks with my father, age 91. He eats very little. He
has many physical problems, and doesn't move much. He mostly spends his
time reading library books. With two artificial knees, he doesn't walk
much. When we take him out, he mostly wants to sit. His lack of food
is good, as he is a diabetic, currently on no medication.

If you have concerns, it might me good to take him to the doctor. If he
is OK, you will be reassured. If not, the doctor will recommend a
treatment.