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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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Is progression of Alzheimer's typical and what to do about swallowing issues?
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lealonnie1
Answered Apr 2020
My mom is packing her food in her cheeks, I have not seen this (Cov-19 lock down). My mom also has dementia. Suggestions?
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cwillie
Answered Apr 2020
Any good soft food recipes?
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BadKnees1956
Answered Apr 2020
Alzheimer's and swallowing issues; How on earth will I administer her medication?
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neeniedith
Replied Mar 2020
I am a 71 year old widow with Myesthenia Gravis I have no water heater, home heat or air conditioning, all broke. I need help desperately.
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Geaton777
Answered Mar 2020
My 90 year old Mom won’t keep her fingers out of her mouth and it’s unsanitary. She has dementia and claims there are strings in her mouth.
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cherokeewaha
Answered Mar 2020
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Husband was in hospital + rehab for aspiration pneumonia. Was put on thickened liquids. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Grandma1954
Answered Mar 2020
What do you do when 82 yr old parent is refusing all food and medicine at the hospital? He won’t listen to me or anyone.
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Help4m0m
Replied Mar 2020
My mom was on liquid diet at the hospital. It's been 3 weeks and she does not eat or drink any water. Any advice?
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anonymous1010889
Answered Mar 2020
What do you do to relieve a cough related to aspiration?
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cwillie
Answered Mar 2020
My husband has dementia, recovering from aspiration pneumonia, UTI, sepsis was hospitalized for a month. Staff want to run tests. Advice?
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Peanuts56
Answered Feb 2020
End stage of Dementia?
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Wuvsbears
Answered Feb 2020
Elderly grandmother spitting out food; how can I cope with this issue in a positive manner?
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GardenArtist
Answered Feb 2020
My grandma wants to speak but can't. Any advice?
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surprise
Answered Feb 2020
My mom has last stage dementia, is aspirating and an infection in her blood. Any advice?
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GardenArtist
Answered Feb 2020
Mom is 89 and is now sleeping 24 hours a day and needs to be woken up to eat but is now on pureed foods and liquids. What's next?
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Daughterof1930
Answered Feb 2020
Late stage dementia patient trying to eat clothing?
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surprise
Answered Feb 2020
Has anyone used thickeners for liquids? My husband is being released from skilled nursing after having aspiration pneumonia.
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anonymous1016909
Answered Feb 2020
Mum was diagnosed with dementia 14 years ago. She is 88 this year. Her food is puréed as swallowing getting worse & sleeps all the time.
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alfirjack21
Replied Feb 2020
Is it common for people with Parkinson's and dementia to have a lot of saliva yet difficulty swallowing?
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vegaslady
Answered Feb 2020
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