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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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Mom vomits when I try to brush her teeth. Should I stop?
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Igloocar
Replied Dec 9, 2023
Seeking something for swallowing medications that is unsweetened and unrefrigerated. Any suggestions?
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ToniFromRVA
Answered Sep 2022
Starting to have trouble swallowing. Any suggestions?
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Toadhall
Replied Aug 2018
Does anyone know of pureed food for the elderly in the supermarkets? I only see pureed foods for babies. Suggestions appreciated.
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Pennz1
Answered Jun 2018
Any good soft food recipes?
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BadKnees1956
Answered Apr 2020
Any ideas for things for my mom to eat who is on a puréed diet at her nursing home?
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ZippyZee
Replied Oct 2022
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Nay1001
Answered Jun 2022
DH has FTD. Just found out how this can progress. Family isn't listening, can’t seem to understand that he is not the only one on this path.
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OldSailor
Answered Aug 2019
Does anyone's LO have recently developed issues with eating?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Dec 2020
Doing more harm than good?--Food related
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Walkedthepath
Answered Jun 2019
My grandpa doesn't like the taste that thickening powder leaves so he won't drink much. He needs nectar consistency. Any suggestions?
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SylviaT
Answered Apr 2021
My dad has had a stroke. Neurologist performed a thrombectomy and was unable to remove the clot. He is unable to swallow. Any advice?
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sunshinelife
Answered Nov 2018
Mom has dysphagia and it is so hard to feed her because she doesn't like the pureed food. Any tips?
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OldSailor
Replied May 2019
How long can someone live without food or fluid?
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needanswer
Answered Aug 2016
Dad is in ICU with aspiration pneumonia. Any suggestions?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Feb 2018
I didn't want to go to a nursing home, but staying at home was not an option. Where do I go?
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blessedtep
Answered May 2018
What can be done regarding refusal to eat anything?
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KathleenQ
Answered Mar 16, 2024
How can I help my dad with dysphagia, difficulty swallowing?
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Taarna
Answered Aug 2022
My Dad was hospitalized 3 weeks ago aspiration pneumonia. He was barely conscious, saying only a few words like help me and mom. Any advice?
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Tom1941
Answered May 2018
Grandmother with severe Parkinson’s can’t swallow, don’t know what else to do. Any tips?
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GardenArtist
Answered Jan 2022
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