Well, THAT Didn't Happen

There is an article in Tuesday's New York Times about weight loss being a common problem for people with Alzheimer's beginning in middle age before any symptoms of dementia appear.

Dad never had that problem. He is carrying 175 pounds on his very small-boned 5'8" frame with a 42" waist. This is an improvment from his greatest weight of over 200 pounds before we started restricting his diet. Unlike many elderly who quit eating, Dad is always ready to eat and often whines about not being fed. He will keep eating as long as there is food that he likes in front of him. (He won't eat anything that requires more than 2 or 3 chews per bite--too much work). There are also a few spicy dishes I occasionally prepare that he doesn't like. I bet he is an "over-taster" since he has always preferred bland foods.