Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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How do you continue to care for a husband with advanced Parkinson's when you really don't care anymore?
90 Answersanonymous808816 Replied Mar 2019Should I or shouldn't I?
86 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered Apr 2019Speech therapist won't allow regular food. What are our rights?
64 AnswerselaineSC Replied Dec 2019Dad with Dementia has begun the dying process. To those who've gone through this, how long will this period last?
56 AnswersCeceCat Answered Sep 2017I visited a friend in a nursing home yesterday and they brought her dinner, and left it. Is this standard practice?
54 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Oct 2019Does anyone have a positive experience with a long-term care facility that they would be willing to share?
52 Answerspoetry21 Replied Jul 2018
How long can a 95 yr old stroke patient live in hospice care without water or any nourishment?
48 Answers Bluetoday Answered Jun 2017
Near the end, but how to judge how long? Six days, six weeks, six years it's so hard!
47 Answers Sunnygirl1 Answered Jul 2020
Mom not swallowing food. What should we do?
43 Answers tornadojan Replied Mar 2021
If your parent can't swallow anymore, how does one keep them nourish and alive?
41 Answers Luddy10 Answered Feb 2017
What are the pros and cons of using a feeding tube?
41 Answers ndaniel Answered Jul 2016
Any ideas on soft foods for elderly mom to eat besides the usual mashed potatoes, applesauce, ice cream?
38 Answers
JuliaRose Replied Aug 2019
PEG for feeding. Anyone have experience with this?
38 Answers katepaints Answered Jan 25, 2023
My mother wants to revoke my POA (both durable and medical) and sign herself out of the nursing home. Advice?
37 Answers MickiLyn Answered Mar 2022
Mom is mumbling and gesturing, is hungry but can't eat or drink. Any suggestions?
37 Answers
Winker Answered May 2018
Is it morally/ethically/legally permissible to remove food and hydration from an unresponsive late-stage Alzheimer's patient?
36 Answers
SueC1957 Answered Jan 2019
Is it true that Alzheimer's patients can stop swallowing or eating?
35 Answers
cands1 Answered Aug 2017
Coughing every time she drinks or eats?
33 Answers Toadhall Answered Jul 2018
Any suggestions for a quality liquid meal replacement that is not made up of mostly water and sugar?
32 Answers PureeMasterFlex Answered Jul 2019
Looking for advice and support. Moved Mom into memory care on 1/10 and Dad now plans to take her home.
30 Answers CanIhelp Answered Jan 2019
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