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The Risks and Benefits of Feeding Tubes for the Elderly
Deciding whether to use a feeding tube is a complex matter, especially for older patients. Family caregivers should understand why and when tube feeding is appropriate in case they must make this choice for their loved one someday.
3 CommentsDeciding on an End of Life Plan
Selecting a course of action at the end of life can be a complex task, but it must be done. Often a new diagnosis is the instigating factor in formally deciding on a plan.This can include a DNR, advance directive, living will, and/or VSED.
2 CommentsMedical Overtreatment Can Have Dire Consequences for Seniors
Tests, treatments and medications are supposed to make people healthier, but when it comes to medical care for seniors, less is more in most cases.
2 CommentsCaregiver Communication About Feeding Tube Insertion
A gastric feeding tube represents one way to nourish dementia-stricken elders who lose the ability to eat. However, research indicates that many doctors are not having discussions with caregivers regarding the pros and cons of feeding tube insertion.
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Feeding Tube Questions
Has anyone had a loved one with a stroke, feeding tube, bedridden with CNA to help?
24 AnswersMACinCT Answered Apr 12, 2024New feeding tube question.
4 Answerscasole Answered Apr 11, 2024Has anyone used Liquid Hope for enteral feeding tube? What about blending homemade feeding formula like chicken broth, veggies liquified?
3 AnswersMACinCT Answered Apr 10, 2024Nasal feeding when is it the right decision?
15 AnswersTaarna Answered Feb 18, 2024
Feeding Tube Discussions
What would you do if you were in this situation?
10 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 6, 2024Horror as a Stage of Grief
4 Commentspajones058 Commented May 2022Vent: My MIL (90) finally tugged her feeding tube out overnight. She's a sly one.
7 CommentsDaughterof1930 Commented Oct 2021Parkinson's, feeding tube, trach. My dad has all 3. What is his life expectancy as he is already 93?
3 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Jun 2021
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- Care Decisions
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- Alzheimer's & Dementia
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- Cognitive Decline
- New to Caregiving
- Guardianship
- Forms & Documents
- Elder Abuse
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- Working Caregiver
- Chemotherapy
- Aging in Place
- Dementia Behaviors
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