Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Helen- Nice to hear from you- I know your Mom and my Mom ate about the same age, 78 and i also think they are somewhat in the same stage. This disease breaks the heart over and over again. Heart Hugs, Judy > ** > > > > Hi Judy, > My Mom is losing what we call 'the chew' - the ability to chew her food. > Over time, I'm noticing it's been getting worse.. we are pureeing stuff for > her, and it goes down more easily. Thankfully she is still drinking her > Ensure, even though it takes a long time to feed her. > > I, too, am curious as to when our loved ones lose the ability to swallow > completely.... > > Hugs to you, > Helene in NY > > > > > > Hi , > > > > I appreciate your help with the food issue and I am so sorry to hear > about > > the most recent loss of your husband. Can you recall for how long this > > stage lasts before they cannot swallow at all and I am not sure if this > is > > a different issue but should I be thickening her food now ? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Judy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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