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Keego Harbor, MI

My husband has started having problems with swallowing, coughing and sneezing when eating. Any suggested remedies?

July 5, 2020
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A myALZteam Member

Great advise. I have to do all soft or very small cut up pieces of meat. Putting too much in mouth at once is also a problem. Give him salad fork instead of dinner fork helps some. Going to try to find child size fork that looks like regular . I know Oneida used to make them

July 5, 2020
A myALZteam Member

There are some videos on YouTube that help with swallowing exercises. This woman is particularly good. She has a few videos you may find helpful.

https://youtu.be/Gg9nY6M7E6k

July 5, 2020
A myALZteam Member

I have started using a potato masher for my moms vegetables and things not so easy to cut. Boost in the freezer for a short time tastes better also . The thickener for liquids does not always appeal to the older adults. Go online their is a drink Boost breeze that is delicious. You can freeze it if you need to make it thicker and the slightly thaw.

July 5, 2020
A myALZteam Member

Please make sure his dr is aware of the common Alz swallowing issue hubby is showing.

July 5, 2020
A myALZteam Member

Flash cards or picture board.

June 23, 2021

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