Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Jul 20 2023
Up to half a million Americans get their primary nutrition through a feeding tube. There are several ways to administer liquid nutrition, but one of the most common is the bolus method. This method uses a catheter syringe to push food into a feeding tube. Read More
Posted by Lauren Caggiano on Wed Jun 28 2023
It’s common for people in the late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia to have trouble eating and drinking. In these cases, as a caregiver, you’re naturally concerned that your family member or loved one is getting proper nutrition. You may have heard that enteral feeding is an option, but you are wondering if it’s the best option for your loved one. Read More
Posted by Brianna Maguire on Tue Jun 27 2023
It can be a real challenge for older adults to find the best products to gain weight, and as a caregiver, it can be alarming to see loved ones losing their body weight and vitality. The good news is that many products are available to support healthy weight gain. Read More
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Jun 23 2023
People with kidney failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) often need dialysis to keep waste and other toxins from building up in their bloodstream. Dialysis uses a machine called a dialyzer to do the kidneys' job. It draws blood from the patient, filters it, and then returns the cleaned blood to the body. Read More
