jmcquown wrote:
>
> My mother was only (heh) 82 when she died. After years of being on
> low-fat, low-sodium diets (cholesterol and blood pressure problems) she
> pretty much told her doctors she'd eat whatever the heck she wanted to.

Darnit, I always forget my mom's age. She's either 82 or 83 and my dad
is now 86.

Their doctor has put them both on minimum rations the past few years.
What they eat really upsets me and I know they are not happy about it
either. I've told my mom many times...you both are getting older, at
least enjoy your meals. It does no good to suffer in your last years
just to live a bit longer (in misery).

I've always believed in quality of life vs quantity of life. I want
my last years to be good ones and not crappy ones just to live on a
few more months or years.

Anyway, their doctor prescribed diet is pathetic. I want them to live
forever, but not that way. They don't do anything but stay home, watch
tv and eat. At least let their last meals be tasty ones and filling.
I want their final years to be happy ones, not longer extended bad
ones.