What do old people like to eat? My grandmother (72) is coming to visit tomorrow, and yes I already have graham crackers, apple sauce, tapioca pudding, and prunes. Anything else?
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Old people like to eat what everyone else does and they do, take it from me! I work with them all the time. Your menu sounds fine so far if your grandmother is toothless and likes to spend her time in the bathroom;)
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My mother is 77. The only difference in what she eats is that she gives a little more attention to the health factors in her diet. She is diabetic, has heart problems, high blood pressure..etc. If I tried to serve her tapioca, applesauce and prunes she would be going out to eat. Most 72 year olds eat the same thing as other people eat who are watching their diet to keep cholesterol, sodium, etc. to a minimum..
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Old people, just like young people, like to eat a variety of food. If there are dietary restrictions (choice or medical) then just ask. If she asks for brains, she could be a zombie, if she asks for no meat, she could be a vegetarian, if she asks for kosher, she may be Jewish.
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Are you assuming that your grandmother is constipated and that she has lost all of her teeth? My father is 72 and he still has all of his teeth and he goes potty just fine. He does have type 2 diabetes. It would be nice if you asked your grandmother in advance of her food choices. She may be old but she is still a member of your family and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
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Providing your grandmother has her own teeth and has no particular 'special needs', she likes to eat the same things you do: Good Food. My own mother is 73 and my father is 80. I see no reason why 'age' has anything at all to do with food preferences. Don't stereotype. You'll be old one day yourself or else you'll die young.
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Gee, aren't you putting your grandmother's taste buds along with her teeth out to pasture a little early? My MIL is now 94. She is still eating Chinese food, Mexican food, all sorts of things. She doesn't like them real spicy but she enjoys different foods as long as she can have a banana once a day. Why don't you give your grandmother some taste options. Let her teeth work and her tongue get a thrill. Don't lock her up with soft bland food.
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Maybe you could ask your grandmother what she likes to eat ... don't limit her to baby food. It's quite possible she eats 'regular' foods like most of us do.
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Some old people like to chew on the butts of their sassy, impertinent grand-kids!
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Buy a nice box of chocolates for her....they love (as I do ) sweets!!
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My inlaws are both 75. They eat hot wings, pizza, ice cream, french fries, burgers, hot dogs, Chinese food, Mexican food, etc. In short, they eat everything. The best approach would be to ask her what she prefers to eat.
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Tell us, what did Grandmother get to eat at your place? My 72 year old father came to visit yesterday and we served him beer, honey roasted peanuts, cheese and crackers & pepperoni. We had pretzels but forgot to break them out.
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Box wine!!! I used to work at an assisted living place and they loved that stuff!
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I surely hope that your grandmother doesn't see this. I can most certainly see how she could get offended. Instead of focusing on her age, focus on what she likes to eat. Hey here's a dumb idea. Ask her??
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My mom is almost 80, and everytime I take her on vacation she wants roast beef. Sandwich, meal whatever
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You mean pizza and cheeseburgers are only for "young" people? Wish I could be around to see your definition of "old" change as you yourself age. You will probably also find that unless you have dietary restrictions due to a health condition (which could happen at 16 as well as 90), your food preferences will be based on taste, not age.
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umm..why dont you just ask her what she would like to eat when she comes?
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