Easy to Swallow Foods for the Elderly

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Graying With Grace

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@GrayingWithGrace Жыл бұрын

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@chrispalmer1794 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts about Tofu?

@JohnTripp-l5j 5 ай бұрын

Senior prepping foods looking for

@rooscreativelearningcurve2511 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for such an excellent video with realistic suggestions!

@GrayingWithGrace 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pdhanalakshmi7204 Ай бұрын

I liked very much because my father is suffering from dysphagia

@Monah-u9f Жыл бұрын

9. Sweet bell pepper 8. Carrot 7. Blueberry 6. Sweet potato 5. Spinach 4. Egg 3. Yogurt 2. Nuts 1. Apple

@chrispalmer1794 Жыл бұрын

what about tofu?

@cutkitvid9548 10 ай бұрын

Wow the only store I can get to only sells one of those items

@mariamabojangceesay1586 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video

@Sara-e9u 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great video. Very realist like another viewer stated.

@BobbiePahl-un6wi Жыл бұрын

Puree food also helps the digestive to

@chrispalmer1794 Жыл бұрын

I need to know urgently if a senior with chewing and some swallowing issues possibly eat some form of Tofu. I would like any input anyone may have. I care for my 93 year old dad and 3/4 of my and most of night is about trying to find something for him to eat. I would appreciate any information anyone has to give. Thank you in advance. Chris P.

@GrayingWithGrace Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. I recommend calling his doctor and scheduling an appt with a nutritionist. I personally eat tofu and know that comes in varying degrees of firmness. Firmer types often come apart in chunks which might not be good. But it can be blended with other foods and liquids into a mousse like consistency. Any nutritionists or geriatricians here to weigh in?

@chrispalmer1794 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for responding so quickly. I so appreciate it. His Dr. has told me he needs to be on just liquids there is nothing more I can do for him. I think I'm probably just trying to stop the reality of what I know is going to happen and having a problem with letting go. I have been the 27/4 sole caregiver for both of my parents over the past for 8 years. I watched my mom suffer through the unknown agony and final the stages of Alzheimer's, a struggle of about 15 years. It's just more knowing that now my Dad is also going through his own different, yet similar agony and looking into his eyes and seeing his desperation. The thoughts of him starving to his death, just overwhelms me and breaks my heart. I think I need to concentrate more just making him as comfortable as I can. All they ever asked of me is was to try and keep them from having to go to a to a nursing home and thankfully I was able to do that. Again, thank you. This helped to know what I need to do now and I appreciate it.

@letsgovegan4491 11 ай бұрын

Maybe some fresh pressed juices or silken tofu mixed with a thin vegetable soup given with a syringe? This is what I m consuming after dental surgery

@1JOCU1 9 ай бұрын

I hope you’re doing alright. I’m also on my 8th year (solo) with my beautiful mother who suffers from cerebral degeneration/brain atrophy. Mind is still sharp, motor skills are gone, choking is common. I use ‘Thickit’ and order it online from a great place called Cheap chux. You can add it to anything, including water, and there’s no taste or visible change whatsoever. It’s been a literal life saver. Hope that helps.

@angelacahill9460 7 ай бұрын

@@chrispalmer1794so sorry for your anguish. I watched my dad starve to death as he died from lung cancer. Now I care for my mom and give her Equate protein shakes from Walmart. Hope this helps.

@primalfire2221 4 ай бұрын

Im new to having to puree my food, how do I get the meat texture to not feel so gritty

@ruparkyitin Жыл бұрын

my mother could not eat meshed potatoes because she has no teeth and not strong enough to swallow . she could swallow food blended into smoothies little by little. if there are small lumps and granules, she keeps in the mouth and spit out later. In that case, may I know how food shall be prepared for her ???

@TheGizrod Жыл бұрын

this thankyou for pointing this out i am the same way as your mother mashed potato might seem the easy option but its really not

@matthewgreen9062 10 ай бұрын

I had my teeth and tongue removed at 29 due to a rare cancer, I can’t eat mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs. It’s just protein shakes and soup for me I’m 38 now

@TheGizrod Жыл бұрын

what people dont understand is the overall cost of these easy to swallow foods and over the course of a week or month can double or triple your food shop expensives as its a case of always buy fresh i wanna see someone do these meals on a budget!

@GrayingWithGrace Жыл бұрын

Have you tried frozen options? The freezing and thawing process itself will make some foods softer.

@cutkitvid9548 10 ай бұрын

Most elderly can't even get to a store that sells these things. Lactose intolerance wasn't on the map till they stopped selling fresh milk. The only stores I can get to don't sell cheese or yogurt or potatoes or fruit or vegetables just really bad canned food and some staples

@GrayingWithGrace 10 ай бұрын

So sorry you are struggling with getting food fresh food! Many larger grocery stores are delivering food for seniors with small annual fees. Walmart will deliver for $98/year which is less than $10 a month. Good luck to you!