My Dad is at severe risk of aspiration. When he was in hospital he refused to allow the use of a feeding tube so the doctors agreed along with the nursing staff and we, the family members that treatment would be withdrawn. He was supposed to go into a CH for assessment but discharged himself after three hours. I tried to leave him to cope on his own, the rapid support came in after a week and offered carers however he doesn't think there is anything wrong with him. I moved in with him a few weeks ago. We have lost my Mum to mixed dementia within this time also. He can't dress, shave, cook etc. thankfully he is so weakened by the aspiration pneumonia that his critical aggression is hopefully a thing of the past. He is grateful for the help I give.
My problem now is that I can't figure out what foods are least likely to go down the wrong way. I've been making blended soups, casseroles and the like but he seems to choke less when he has fish n peas from the chippy or a sausage roll or even toast. Any suggestions please???? X
My problem now is that I can't figure out what foods are least likely to go down the wrong way. I've been making blended soups, casseroles and the like but he seems to choke less when he has fish n peas from the chippy or a sausage roll or even toast. Any suggestions please???? X