Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
Questions
My mother can't swallow. Does swallowing go away all at once or does it come and go?
11 AnswersVeronica91 Answered Nov 2017My husband is 64 and in good health, but recently can't stop dribbling from his mouth. Should he see a doctor?
1 AnswerBarbBrooklyn Answered Nov 2017Struggling to eat. Any tips on how to get liquids and foods in?
4 AnswersSueC1957 Answered Nov 2017Why does my mother forget to swallow liquids?
9 AnswersChel64 Answered Nov 2017Mom refuses to eat. What are reasons for refusing to eat or drink?
2 Answersfreqflyer Answered Nov 2017My mom constantly spits, is there anything that can be done about that?
10 Answersjeannegibbs Answered Nov 2017
Any ideas on how to remind my mother to swallow?
4 Answers talkey Answered Sep 2017
Dad with Dementia has begun the dying process. To those who've gone through this, how long will this period last?
56 Answers CeceCat Answered Sep 2017
Is it true that Alzheimer's patients can stop swallowing or eating?
35 Answers
cands1 Answered Aug 2017
When do you stop offering food and just offer liquid nutrition?
13 Answers
cwillie Answered Jul 2017
How long can a 95 yr old stroke patient live in hospice care without water or any nourishment?
48 Answers Bluetoday Answered Jun 2017
If your parent can't swallow anymore, how does one keep them nourish and alive?
41 Answers Luddy10 Answered Feb 2017
How long can 90 year old massive stroke victim survive with just an IV for comfort?
15 Answers jeannegibbs Answered Jan 2017
My elderly aunt has large amounts of phlegm. What can be done to help this?
7 Answers freqflyer Answered Jan 2017
How to thicken liquids with natual products?
8 Answers KMicd123 Answered Aug 2016
How long can someone live without food or fluid?
23 Answers needanswer Answered Aug 2016
What are the pros and cons of using a feeding tube?
41 Answers ndaniel Answered Jul 2016
How does one care for a disabled elderly person who swallows food the wrong way and begins to choke and cough violently?
12 Answers
vstefans Answered Nov 2015
In final stage of Alzheimer's she will not eat and vomits it back up. Is this part of the stage?
13 Answers amberstone Answered Apr 2015
Do advanced Alzheimer's patients develop a cough for no reason?
13 Answers brentonr Answered Jul 2014
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