Is it true that gastrostomy is not recommended in the case of dementia? Mum has been diagnosed with severe swallowing difficulty, high risk of pneumonia. Food must be taken very slowly in teaspoon doses, allowing for approx 30 sec between each spoonful and liquids such as water must be jellyfied using an agent we got from the nutritionist.
Difficulty with swallowing food
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Hi, welcome to talking point, I haven't got the best answer because this isn't a situation I have come across personally, but I am sure someone here will know. I think it might be controversial, and may depend on other health problems.
Hope you get a better answer than this soon. How worrying for you about your mum, sending my very best wishes
Pippa x
Hope you get a better answer than this soon. How worrying for you about your mum, sending my very best wishes
Pippa x
Hello nelema and welcome to Talking Point (TP).
A gastrostomy, often referred to as PEG feeding, is, in my opinion, a very personal decision. There have been quite a few discussions and reasons put forward both pro and con but the bottom line is that it is a personal decision.
A gastrostomy, often referred to as PEG feeding, is, in my opinion, a very personal decision. There have been quite a few discussions and reasons put forward both pro and con but the bottom line is that it is a personal decision.
Dear Mario,
Welcome to TP from me also.
You might want to look at the Alzheimer's Society's position on palliative care:
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=428
It is never an easy decision to make, but the more information you have from sources like the Alz Soc, the better.
Take care,
Sandy
Welcome to TP from me also.
You might want to look at the Alzheimer's Society's position on palliative care:
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=428
It is never an easy decision to make, but the more information you have from sources like the Alz Soc, the better.
Take care,
Sandy
