Hi Rose Mary,  Because the problem that you have described has been very recent, I wonder if the time change from daylight savings time may be affecting your mother.  I am assuming that you live in an area that has recently changed back to standard time.  If so, changing the lunch and dinner time to compensate for that may be helpful.  Another thing that might work, would be to reduce the amount of peripheral stimulation (television, radio, appliance noise, etc.) during the meal time.  Too many noise distractions can make concentrating difficult and increase anxiety.  Pushing away the food and wanting to go someplace may be a message that something is causing confusion or anxiety.  If these ideas don't resolve the problem, it may gradually work itself out over a few more days.  I wish you well and hope that things improve soon for your mom! -- Joe