Alzheimer’s and Tube Feeding

This page would contain resources related to Tube Feeding for those who is not able to swallow in a large percentage of end stage dementia/Alzheimer’s patients. It is based on my experience caring for my mother with this condition.

Please look out for articles which would be updated in stages.

SECTION ON FEED RELATED:

Tube feeding food ingredients, preparation and storage
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How to prepare food for tube feeding by Siriraj
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Tube Feeding Schedule and Administering Medication
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TUBE FEEDING FOR ALZHEIMER’S/ DEMENTIA:

Nasogastric Ryles Tube: Silicon vs Plastic
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Nasogastric vs PEG tube for Alzheimer's/dementia with swallowing problem
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Considerations before placing an Alzheimer/Dementia patient on tube feeding
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Phlegm Suction for Dysphagia/ Nasogastric Feeding Patients
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How to prevent elderly from sliding down and lift them back up
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Hand restraints/special mittens for Alzheimer's/dementia patients on tube feeding
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Useful videos and guides on Nasogastric Feeding
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Is Fluimucil/ Mucinex effective for mucus reduction in nose/ nasal feeding patients?
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Nasogastric tube tape/plaster change (for Alzheimers on tube feeding)
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