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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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Is holding saliva in her mouth end of life?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Mar 2023
My mom has dementia. Any advice?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Apr 2023
My 86 year old dad has been suffering from dementia among other issues. He is awake all night and sleepy the whole day.
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InFamilyService
Answered Aug 27, 2023
My husband (age 84) had a stroke with left paresis 12 years ago. Has anyone experienced this?
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MACinCT
Answered Feb 8, 2024
Anyone else's loved one experience dysphagia after ACDF surgery?
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LoopyLoo
Answered Oct 2022
Mom refuses to eat. What are reasons for refusing to eat or drink?
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What to expect with eating issues?
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Grammyteacher
Answered Feb 2018
FIL with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and just had a stroke. He's refusing food. Any suggestions?
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Shane1124
Answered Feb 2018
Need help with dementia behaviors and swallowing.
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jeannegibbs
Answered May 2018
I have ALS. I can only drink Boost. Does anybody know how many Boost I need to drink a day to stay alive?
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GardenArtist
Answered Jun 2018
My grandfather is 97 years old he has been tested and all his food has to be bland with thickener added.
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jun 2018
My mom is 81 and in a Board and Care. She has dementia and is refusing to eat solid food. Any other suggestions out there?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
Where can I get pureed food for my mother, other than baby food, that she can eat from a squeeze pouch? She won't open her mouth to eat.
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surprise
Answered Dec 2018
Problems getting mom who's 90 with Parkinson's and dementia to swallow her meds. Any tips?
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OldSailor
Replied Dec 2018
Any experience with eating and late-stage Alzheimer's?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
Non-motor Parkinson’s and low blood pressure—is this common? Does this mean he is at a different stage?
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Shane1124
Answered Feb 2019
What’s the Difference in Swallowing Problems in Dementia vs. Symptoms from Abdominal Impaction?
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97yroldmom
Answered Feb 2022
What are some soft foods for swallowing issues?
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Nncbb57
Replied Feb 2021
My mom is in end stage of Parkinson’s disease. She is no longer able to swallow laying down. What has your experience been like?
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Lmlocke
Replied Nov 2020
What to do when husband with dementia and Parkinson’s refuses to take pills?
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OldSailor
Answered Jun 2020
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