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Anyone experience food and water stopped in hospice because of swallowing issues?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Mar 2022
My father (91) is obsessed with hydration. He drinks 8 cups of water daily and is eating normally. How can I help him understand he's ok?
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againx100
Replied Mar 2022
Should we make my MIL eat, drink and get out of bed?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2022
My mom has C-Diff. How do I help her get stronger?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2022
Respite is not going well… I’m broken hearted seeing my dad like this, what do I do?
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Moxy234
Replied Feb 2022
How do you stop a dementia patient from drinking so much?
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Katefalc
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My friend has another UTI and she will not eat. I'm getting very concerned. She had watermelon today, but is dehydrated. Advice?
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JoAnn29
Answered Oct 2021
How long can someone go without food and water?
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Nakeeta
Replied Oct 2021
Hospice parent won't eat 'enough' food. Has end stage Alzheimer's. Can I get him on an IV through an at-home care company?
7 Answers
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Cover99
Replied Sep 2021
Trying to prevent dehydration. Any tips?
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Cashew
Answered Aug 2021
Any suggestions for when elderly folk refuse to eat and drink?
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Lov2teach
Answered Aug 2021
Advance directive and ANH. Am I correct in assuming that hospice does not use feeding tubes, etc. for nutrition/hydration?
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Isthisrealyreal
Replied Aug 2021
Mother's sleep activity. Could her dehydration be causing the new symptom of talking in her sleep?
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BritishCarer
Answered Jul 2021
What is a good source? What else can I use or do?
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LiveinHope
Answered Jun 2021
Is it normal for my mother to want a heavy blanket when the outside temperature reads sixty-four degrees?
12 Answers
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thingsarecrazy8
Answered Jun 2021
Does the summer heat make your LO's dementia worse?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jun 2021
Looking for advice and applying end-of-life care when its time. Any thoughts?
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ccarson30
Replied May 2021
Does anyone use home IV to hydrate their elder to bounce back if they have swallowing difficulties caused by becoming dehydrated?
8 Answers
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marydys
Answered Apr 2021
My grandpa doesn't like the taste that thickening powder leaves so he won't drink much. He needs nectar consistency. Any suggestions?
23 Answers
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SylviaT
Answered Apr 2021
How long can an elderly person go without urinating?
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2021
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