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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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My Mom has Adv Dementia, she drools due to stroke. Don’t want to give drug to stop drooling due to any side effects. Any suggestions?
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Momskg95
Asked Sep 2019
My father...again. Any advice?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Sep 2019
My 93 yo mom sometimes vomits spontaneously with little warning. Is there a cause for this?
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CharK60
Replied Sep 2019
Parkinson’s and does not talk. Now has trouble swallowing. Any suggestions?
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GrannyMon12
Answered Sep 2019
Problems with food. Any suggestions?
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TNtechie
Answered Sep 2019
My mother is in the nursing home after having a major stroke. Does anyone have any ideas as to something I can puree?
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GardenArtist
Answered Aug 2019
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As soon as my mom finishes eating, her nose starts running, She coughs and spits up white foam and clear slimy mucous. Any advice?
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OldSailor
Answered Aug 2019
Any ideas on soft foods for elderly mom to eat besides the usual mashed potatoes, applesauce, ice cream?
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JuliaRose
Replied Aug 2019
Will Medicare pay for thickening beverages by doctor order for dysphasia?
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GardenArtist
Answered Aug 2019
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
This is my first day, do you ever show things for the elderly to eat?
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Countrymouse
Answered Aug 2019
How to handle parent who you care for who on occasion will refuse to open her mouth to eat and it appears she is acting like a bratty child?
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redroseman
Answered Aug 2019
Concern with feeding my mother. Any advice?
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anonymous940764
Answered Aug 2019
Wandering starting? Dad is saying he wants to go "home." I know this is pretty typical for dementia. He's probably in the end of stage 6.
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Janny61
Answered Aug 2019
How do I care for an immobile, almost blind, dementia patient that either pockets food and/or spits it out? This usually happens with solids.
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newbiewife
Answered Aug 2019
Is drooling while and after eating a sign of swallowing problems?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jul 2019
Have y'all had trouble finding cookbooks for people who need puree/semi puree? They read/taste like VCR manuals! Would a new resource help?
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cwillie
Answered Jul 2019
Any suggestions for a quality liquid meal replacement that is not made up of mostly water and sugar?
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PureeMasterFlex
Answered Jul 2019
How to stop elderly from spitting?
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Ohioguy1
Answered Jul 2019
Is my mom signaling us that she's ready to go?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jun 2019
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