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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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My mother's caregiver called me last Friday to tell me my mother is not chewing or swallowing. Any advice?
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cwillie
Answered Jan 2019
Looking for advice and support. Moved Mom into memory care on 1/10 and Dad now plans to take her home.
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CanIhelp
Answered Jan 2019
Is it morally/ethically/legally permissible to remove food and hydration from an unresponsive late-stage Alzheimer's patient?
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2019
What to do if patient won't eat or swallow?
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Daughterof1930
Answered Jan 2019
Any experience with eating and late-stage Alzheimer's?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2019
How to control excessive saliva in Alzheimer's patient?
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amye123
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My mother in law is late stage dementia and is getting very bloated when fed. Her food is pureed and she is on a drip. Is she near the end?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
Tough season, isn't it?
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Karsten
Answered Dec 2018
Where can I get pureed food for my mother, other than baby food, that she can eat from a squeeze pouch? She won't open her mouth to eat.
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surprise
Answered Dec 2018
Mom's not chewing. Anyone have experience with this?
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Crafty789
Replied Dec 2018
Why is my mom holding on to food in her mouth?
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Sewingsh
Replied Dec 2018
Problems getting mom who's 90 with Parkinson's and dementia to swallow her meds. Any tips?
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OldSailor
Replied Dec 2018
Does flossing teeth thoroughly help with swallowing issues in dementia patients?
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freqflyer
Answered Dec 2018
Does dementia speed up in the later stages?
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Thekay
Asked Dec 2018
Problem getting hospice involved & DNR respected. Any advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Dec 2018
My mother has dementia and just stopped walking. She doesn't eat or drink much. How can I get her to?
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anonymous444729
Replied Nov 2018
My dad has had a stroke. Neurologist performed a thrombectomy and was unable to remove the clot. He is unable to swallow. Any advice?
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sunshinelife
Answered Nov 2018
My mom is 81 and in a Board and Care. She has dementia and is refusing to eat solid food. Any other suggestions out there?
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JoAnn29
Answered Nov 2018
How to control drooling when you are a stage 4 Parkinson's?
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anonymous444729
Answered Oct 2018
My relative has caregivers who puree food and use a plastic tube and pour it down her throat. Is this appropriate?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2018
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