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Compromised Swallowing

A Practical Guide to Nutrition, Hydration and Medication in Advanced Dementia

26 July 2010

Peterborough Palliative Care in Dementia Group


This guide is divided into two sections.

Section 1 provides a practical approach to maintaining hydration and nutrition in people with advanced dementia and associated swallowing difficulties. It is written for both carers and nursing and medical staff.

Section 2 addresses the medical management of symptoms and is a prescribing guide for doctors, nurse prescribers and emergency care practitioners.

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