All Nutrition & Feeding
Is a Feeding Tube the Best Choice for My Loved One with Dementia?
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
How To Track Calories
Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jun 07 2023
“Tracking calories can provide insights into your daily food intake and help you make more informed decisions about what and how much you eat,” said Mary Sabat, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietician, nutritionist, and certified ACE fitness trainer.Read More
How To Use Food and Drink Thickeners: A Step-By-Step Guide
Posted by Chad Birt on Mon May 22 2023
Many family caregivers use food and drink thickeners to make mealtimes easier and more enjoyable for loved ones with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Thickening agents, like Thick-It and ThickenUp, change the consistency of edibles and liquids, reducing the risk of coughing and choking.Read More
Carewell Brand Spotlight: Kate Farms
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Mar 08 2024
Kate Farms' nutritional products are one-of-a-kind. The company’s founders, Richard and Michelle Laver, came up with the idea after seeing their daughter, Kate, struggle to thrive on traditional tube-feeding formulas. The goal: to develop nutritionally advanced formulas and shakes for tube feeding and added nutrition. Now, more than 12 years later, Kate is thriving and Kate Farms is America’s #1 recommended plant-based formula.Read More