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My father is actively dying but my sister blames me because he no longer wants to eat. Any advice?
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taivin
Answered Dec 2019
Why do we hear about so many Alzheimer's and Dementia cases now?
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Alex2468
Answered Jun 2016
Mom won't eat or drink much! Considering feeding tube! Advice?
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MonGeo
Answered Jun 2018
I feel like mom is starving to death. I've made arrangements for a tube to be inserted. Am I doing the right thing?
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CORGIMOM
Answered Feb 2018
Anyone know what I can add to Mom's diet to prevent constipation?
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greeneracres
Answered Oct 2017
Speech therapist won't allow regular food. What are our rights?
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elaineSC
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Mom will only eat restaurant food. What can I do?
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KnittingDtr
Answered Dec 2017
My 99 year mother has become addicted to chocolate and has gained over 20 lbs in the last 2 months. She won’t stop.
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Feb 2020
Mom is now drinking on average 6 Boost drinks a day instead of eating food. Need suggestions and advice.
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Heather10
Answered Mar 2020
My mother became jaundice in early November. Along with the jaundice came pale stools, dark urine and a sketchy appetite. Any advice?
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ohmeowzer
Answered Jan 2018
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
Replied Oct 2019
Ethical question: Am I supporting Mom's personal choices or enabling her unhealthy behaviors? Or both?
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SueC1957
Replied Apr 2019
Feeding my mom with Alzheimer's; any ideas?
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Whataboutme
Answered Dec 2018
Do you prepare healthy meals and the person you are caring for eats something else?
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Vallialana
Answered Aug 2015
Do you know any good and natural foods/snacks for improved digestion? -a senior having bowel issues...
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Taarna
Answered May 2021
Quality of food in assisted living facilities. What's the best way to check up on the food other than spending mealtime there?
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Bridger46146
Answered Oct 2021
Any ideas for blended 'real food' drinks that will get her the nutrition she needs?
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Bravebear
Answered Jun 2016
Does anyone know if one glass of wine is ok for someone with dementia?
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NobodyGetsIt
Replied Dec 2020
Give them what they want-really?
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CharK60
Answered Jul 2018
What works for constipation?
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XenaJada
Answered Dec 2022
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