any treatment?

[wriz]

Hi,  
Would you please tell me if there is any treatment for the following diagnosis for my 81 year old mother?  I quote from a radiographers findings:

"There is mild cardiomegaly with CTR measuring 14.6/26.4.  The aorta is ectatic with atheromatous calcification of the aortic arch.  There are coastal cartilage calcifications bilaterally.  The lungs are clear.  There are no pleural effusions.  There is compression deformity of the T3 vetebral body.  Mild degenerative changes of the spine are noted."

My mother has always been independent and active as in going out on her own.  But since 2006 due to malnutrition she's been going downhill.  

Would you please tell me what I can do for her?

Thanks a lot.

Wriz

[ireneo]

I'm not a doctor but it sounds like some typical changes associated with age. The heart gets a bit weaker, there's bound to be some calcification here and there and because of osteoporosis, we shrink in height. It seems older folks just don't enjoy food as much or have as much appetite either. My parents are close to the same age as your Mom and they've started drinking a supplement (like Ensure). It helps with calorie intake and is not as bulky as a full meal. That's my two cents worth.

[vienna13]

Well, the time comes in all of our lifes when we need more personal care, support in our every day life. It is it for your mother. Love her ,comfort her, it seems the independent time must  be replaced at least partly. Try to give her the best food ,best care ,you, family...
Have lots of quality time with her, best I can think of.  
Loneliness  can kill. Happines in all age can save us from dieing for very long.
My best to her and you.