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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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How do I get my mom to want to live?
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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
Dysphagia; anyone have a loved one experience this symptom?
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GardenArtist
Answered May 2018
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
My grandmother takes oxybutynin, and it’s not helping and giving her negative side effects. Should she be taken off the medication?
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Countrymouse
Answered May 2018
My Granny has had Lewy Body Dementia for about 4 years now. She has been in bed since last Sunday and she is only eating for me. Any advice?
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heatherhowell
Answered May 2018
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When is it time for hospice?
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Replied May 2018
Can hospice care be given at a person's home?
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anonymous594015
Answered May 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
Mom is mumbling and gesturing, is hungry but can't eat or drink. Any suggestions?
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Winker
Answered May 2018
Pressure spot; is there anything else I can do to keep this red spot from getting worse? I have no experience with this.
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cwillie
Answered May 2018
My 93 year mother with Alzheimer’s and dementia has trouble swallowing. Is this normal?
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freqflyer
Answered May 2018
Need help with dementia behaviors and swallowing.
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jeannegibbs
Answered May 2018
How do I know when my mother is going to pass?
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talkey
Answered Apr 2018
How do you get someone with stage 6 Alzheimer's to swallow pills?
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cwillie
Answered Apr 2018
I suppose there is no "normal" for last phase of an ALZ patient?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Apr 2018
Oral and throat hydration; is there anything that can be done to provide moisture in the mouth and throat?
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Llamalover47
Answered Apr 2018
What to expect during first Neurologist visit?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Apr 2018
Any idea how long for my poor Dad when just on morphine and IV saline?
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GardenArtist
Answered Apr 2018
Mom's dementia has progressed and she's having more and more difficulty swallowing. Any ideas?
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Veronica91
Answered Apr 2018
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