Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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Coronavirus. Do we have the right to see mom and take her out?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 2020My mom is in end stage of Parkinson’s disease. She is no longer able to swallow laying down. What has your experience been like?
2 AnswersLmlocke Replied Nov 2020Stuck. How to get rid of the phlegm in dad's throat?
20 AnswersBurnoutgirl Answered Nov 2020Father refuses to drink liquid thickener. How do I manage this?
22 AnswersDKelso34 Answered Oct 2020Alzheimer's/ Dementia mother-in-law is not eating solid food. Recomendation? Why is she not eating?
4 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Oct 2020I am the medical POA for my father. He has trouble swallowing, but refuses to see a doctor. Am I culpable if he dies?
10 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Oct 2020
It's difficult to swallow meds. How do I handle this?
3 Answers MargaretMcKen Replied Oct 2020
Hospice care at home for my dad?
3 Answers AlvaDeer Answered Oct 2020
My mother-in-law (70) has Alzheimer's and it mimics Parkinson's. Had another UTI came home on hospice &24 hr care 3 wks ago. Any ideas?
3 Answers Kimit1976 Replied Sep 2020
Is my dad gonna die?
6 Answers
Midkid58 Answered Sep 2020
What is the best way to challenge Medicare to cover my dad’s SNF stay?
11 Answers kphuggs Replied Sep 2020
May I have help defining noticed problems?
3 Answers Tothill Replied Sep 2020
I need to hear some success stories after pneumonia.
7 Answers earlybird Answered Sep 2020
My dad's appetite is bad, why does he put his chewed food back? He does this mostly at lunch & supper and lost 3 lbs.
3 Answers earlybird Answered Aug 2020
What should I watch out for regarding swallowing issues?
9 Answers OneWhiteFeather Answered Aug 2020
Can anyone offer advice on where to find pureed foods commercially? Is it sold retail anywhere?
8 Answers
Isthisrealyreal Replied Aug 2020
Self feeding client is pocketing food in the front of her mouth - Dysphagia. Any suggestions?
2 Answers
cwillie Answered Aug 2020
Mom has lost her gag reflex and looking for nutritious ideas for her in the case of her not being able to eat regular foods.
14 Answers redroseman Replied Aug 2020
Mom may need emergency services; I don't want to take her in. Any ideas?
15 Answers
BarbBrooklyn Answered Jul 2020
Pre-existing g-tube in late-stage dementia, any advice?
4 Answers
Daughterof1930 Replied Jul 2020
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