"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> 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.

I tend to agree with you.

What is the doc having them eat? And not eat?