Often nothing tastes good, and cravings come and go.
Hospice of Santa Cruz County
A
That line:
“Often nothing tastes good, and cravings come and go.”
is commonly associated with hospice/palliative care guidance, including materials from organizations like Hospice of Santa Cruz County, where it appears in patient and family education about changes in appetite near end of life.
The idea it’s expressing is not literary so much as clinical and supportive advice:
In hospice care, it’s very common that:
- appetite decreases significantly
- taste changes or food becomes unappealing
- hunger cues fade in and out rather than staying consistent
So the message behind the quote is reassuring: this is a normal part of the process, and forcing food is usually less important than comfort, choice, and small moments of enjoyment when they naturally arise.
If you want, I can explain what typically happens to appetite and hydration in hospice in a more detailed but gentle way, or help interpret other lines from that leaflet.
No comments:
Post a Comment