My foster Brother is starving in an ICF nursing facility for developmental disabilities. They refuse to change from pureed food. He has had aspiration pneumonia before, but he can eat soft foods, actually better than liquid, and he enjoys eating. The new Doctor at wound care yesterday said he must have good nutrition to heal. He won't override other order from speech pathology. I am durable POA, medical and financial. What can I do?
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Just popping back to add that nobody can stop you from bringing in foods that you feel are appropriate - greek yogurt is easy and home made custards can be delicious.
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Have you had a chance to speak to the speech therapist to determine what his swallowing goals and prognosis are right now?
Has he been tried with chopped or coarse chopped level foods?
Are they attempting to manage ongoing episodes of aspirating or do they believe they can prevent it?
It really is a terrifying vicious circle, with so many potentially negative consequences. Arm yourself with as much information as you can.