All Nutrition & Feeding

Best Healthy Snacks to Buy on Carewell

Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Oct 17 2023

There’s no such thing as too many snacks when you’re a family caregiver. After all, picky eaters abound, whether you’re caring for children or seniors.Read More

Common PEG Tube Problems and How to Prevent Them

Posted by Chad Birt on Wed Jan 26 2022

Tube feeding has come a long way since it was first invented. Modern PEG tubes are discreet, comfortable, and relatively easy to maintain. Still, complications can arise. That’s why it’s so important for family caregivers to know how to spot common PEG tube problems.Read More

Medical Diets 101

Posted by Adria Thompson on Fri Mar 04 2022

We often associate the word “diet” with restrictions on what you can and cannot eat with the goal of losing weight, but that’s not always the case! In the medical world, diets are just recommendations for certain food items that can be part of a treatment plan for a medical condition with the intent of decreasing negative symptoms.Read More

Enteral Feeding at Home

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon Jul 26 2021

Caring for a loved one who’s unable to chew or swallow their food often requires enteral feeding at home. While administering meals and snacks through a feeding tube might seem daunting, with patience and practice, it’s possible, even if you don’t have a medical background. Read More