When Food is No Longer a Comfort
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
AgingCaregiver SupportsDysphagiaReferences:
- Askren, A. N., & Kershner, M. (2020). Eating, drinking, and comfort at end-of-life: Promoting a quality of death. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 5(4), 1015-1020.
Facing the end of life for a loved one is challenging. This handout will explain why some people stop eating and drinking toward the end of life and how family members can continue showing love and care in other ways. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Aging, Caregiver Supports and Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What are alternatives to feeding tubes during hospice care?
- How can caregivers provide comfort when a loved one stops eating?
- How do I explain reduced eating and drinking at end of life to families?
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