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Any experience with coming home with a feeding tube?
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worriedinCali
Replied Jan 2019
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
My grandmother has tube feeds continuously. One of our caregivers refused to give them on a trip, saying HIPAA and patient rights violation?
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Doctim
Asked Jan 2019
How long can my mother live on a feeding tube? She has dementia and had a stroke.
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Jan 2019
Feeding tube dilemma; is this an irreversible medical decision?
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MAFlatt
Answered Dec 2018
Can anyone tell me what happens to an elder once her retirement money runs out. Is there anything I can do to keep her in her home?
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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
Question about pain with PEG Tube. Any thoughts?
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Hope2009
Answered Nov 2018
My dad has stage 4 liver cancer. He has become malnourished and the doctor wants him to get a feeding tube. Any advice?
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Shane1124
Answered Nov 2018
Mom is in an assisted living facility suffering with progressive dementia. We need to decide about inserting a feeding tube. Any thoughts?
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anonymous275053
Answered Nov 2018
Anybody know of a monitor and alert system that can detect and alarm on Vasovagal Syncope?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2018
What is the procedure when your parent isn’t cognizant enough to make their own health care decisions?
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golden23
Answered Oct 2018
My relative has caregivers who puree food and use a plastic tube and pour it down her throat. Is this appropriate?
3 Answers
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2018
My mom is 82 years old and has a feeding tube, she still wants to try to eat soft food. Is it possible?
4 Answers
C
cwillie
Answered Sep 2018
Advance Directives- any suggestions on how to have that conversation?
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MaryBee
Replied Aug 2018
PEG tube pain; any suggestions or ideas?
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Llamalover47
Answered Aug 2018
My father is in the hospital, he has a peg tube with 24 hr restraints due to falling out of bed. It's hard to find a rehab for him. Any advice?
2 Answers
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Sunnygirl1
Answered Jul 2018
Is my mum in the final stage(s) of Frontal Lobe Dementia?
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jjariz
Answered Jul 2018
My mom (91) has been in an acute care facility in Macon GA over 9 mos. They want her moved out as Medicare and supp has quit. Any suggestions?
5 Answers
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surprise
Answered Jul 2018
Average cost for 24/7 caregiver?
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bicycler
Answered Jul 2018
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