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Oral and throat hydration; is there anything that can be done to provide moisture in the mouth and throat?
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Llamalover47
Answered Apr 2018
Should low pacemaker battery be replaced for father with dementia? So torn because he has moments of being very aware of his situation.
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FGRINSTIX
Replied Aug 2021
Feeding tube decision; Anyone have any perspective, personal experience or insight?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Feb 2021
Does anyone have experience with the bolus tube syringe feeding method?
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StJohn6
Answered Mar 2018
How long can 90 year old massive stroke victim survive with just an IV for comfort?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jan 2017
Feeding tube--I'm not sure this is the best course to follow.
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Feeding Tubes - Are they worth it when someone is 90?
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Caregiverhelp11
Answered Aug 2019
Nasal feeding when is it the right decision?
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Taarna
Answered Feb 18, 2024
Mother gets 16 hrs in-home skilled nursing care. Looking to placing her back in a nursing care facility. How difficult would it be to place her?
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rovana
Answered Jan 2019
Mom's in hospital with 2 fractured ribs and dementia. She suddenly can't eat. How long can she live with just fluids?
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freqflyer
Answered Oct 2016
My 84 MIL is scheduled for PEG Tube on Monday. How long can end stage dementia live with this tube?
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DeeAnna
Answered Apr 2019
Has anyone had a situation where they don’t know the cause of their parents' failing health? Should my mother be given a feeding tube?
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Countrymouse
Answered Oct 2020
My mother had stroke and is currently on a feeding tube. I personally feel she is going through a lot of pain every day, and I wonder if she wants to live longer?
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Llamalover47
Answered Feb 2022
Is it true there's a 90% chance that Mom could never come off the feeding tube even after treatment is completed?
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Daughterof1930
Answered Apr 2022
Can someone with a feeding tube be cared for at home?
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MaryKathleen
Answered Jan 15, 2024
Can a home health aide take care of someone on a feeding tube?
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TeeTee1585
Answered Apr 2017
What is the procedure when your parent isn’t cognizant enough to make their own health care decisions?
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G
golden23
Answered Oct 2018
Where do I begin....
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M
meallen
Answered Jan 2018
Is it better to keep advanced dementia patients with a feeding tube away from family food events?
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Llamalover47
Answered Dec 2017
No diagnosis, but deteriorating. Would a Dr. tell me if they had worries or concerns?
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Midkid58
Answered Jan 2018
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