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Swallowing
Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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How to get them to eat?
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cwillie
Answered Jan 2020
My 94 yr old grandmother says shes not hungry and doesn't want to eat.
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cwillie
Answered Jan 2020
Any ideas how to redirect “spitting” behavior?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Jan 2020
How to thicken liquids for dysphasia without powder made for thickening?
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cwillie
Replied Jan 2020
Does anyone have experience with IV delivered hydration and nutrition?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Answered Jan 2020
Is there a difference between the "Death Rattle" and suffocating on excessive fluids deep in a terminal patients throat (Dyspnea)?
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Mom is constantly clearing her throat. Please help.
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qmnpxl
Answered Dec 2019
What beverage thickening product do you like or hate?
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OuidaC
Answered Dec 2019
How do we provide skilled nursing support to my mother in law, when we are already going bankrupt covering cost for assisted living?
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mstrbill
Answered Dec 2019
My dad drinks 3 equate a day and one small glass of root beer. How long can he survive on this?
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Tothill
Answered Dec 2019
Speech therapist won't allow regular food. What are our rights?
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elaineSC
Replied Dec 2019
What can I give my 92 year old mother who can't swallow pills for terrible headaches that leave her crying and in such distress?
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Petite1
Replied Dec 2019
How to prevent patient from swallowing toothpaste?
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anonymous979634
Answered Nov 2019
My mother has dementia she is 76. Why is saliva building up in her mouth?
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elaineSC
Replied Nov 2019
If Alzheimer's patient is "fine" but their family caretaker is not feeding them is this elder abuse? What exactly can be done?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Nov 2019
Can anyone recommend a website for pureed food? My mother had a stroke and is on a pureed diet.
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GardenArtist
Answered Oct 2019
My mother has end stage dementia. Any suggestions to help with excess saliva?
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C
cwillie
Answered Oct 2019
Anyone have advice on moving a late stage dementia patient to another state?
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Sunnygirl1
Answered Oct 2019
I visited a friend in a nursing home yesterday and they brought her dinner, and left it. Is this standard practice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
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Stage 3 pressure wound. What can I do?
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cwillie
Answered Oct 2019
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