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How long can one survive on a feeding tube through the stomach?
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TG8311963
Answered Feb 2019
Dad (80) refuses to drink fluids even though he's been in the hospital several times for dehydration. How do I handle.this?
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freqflyer
Answered Feb 2017
What is the best method for moving my mother from the assisted living wing of the ALF to the memory care wing? She does NOT want to go.
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shb1964
Replied Feb 2019
Medicaid pending; comfort care or move to hospice?
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Lymie61
Replied Jul 2018
Anybody have a problem with their loved one refusing to get out of bed all day? There is no physical problem and depression is ruled out.
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anonymous444729
Answered Oct 2018
Urinary tract infection and low sodium levels. What do I do?
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vstefans
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What do I do with my stubborn aging mother?
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Mar 2021
Dying process. Do you think our loved ones are aware?
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Msblcb
Replied Nov 2022
Grandma is dying, but family won't accept it. Are we making her more miserable?
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ckollars
Answered Jan 2018
What to do when your grandparent refuses to eat?
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lillyrae
Answered Aug 2012
Dehydration or Dementia?
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Dorianne
Answered Mar 2018
Any suggestions for when elderly folk refuse to eat and drink?
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Lov2teach
Answered Aug 2021
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
How long can someone live without food or fluid?
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needanswer
Answered Aug 2016
Feeding tube dilemma; is this an irreversible medical decision?
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MAFlatt
Answered Dec 2018
End of life without food and drink. I'm devastated...
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ArtistDaughter
Answered Jul 2019
Father refuses to drink liquid thickener. How do I manage this?
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DKelso34
Answered Oct 2020
How long can someone go without food and water?
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Nakeeta
Replied Oct 2021
My mother drinks a ton of water daily! Probably close to a gallon. Is this too much?
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Riverdale
Replied May 2019
Is it normal for your elderly parent to be unable to stand up or walk and have slurred speech upon waking up from sleeping in their chair?
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SyrinxChild
Answered Aug 2017
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