When the ordinary becomes extraordinary: Food and fluids at the end of life
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The impact and importance of food and fluids for dying patients is presented. It is necessary for all who provide care or services to clients and their family members at the end of life to develop a knowledge base and to examine their own attitudes and beliefs about the importance and the meaning of food and nutrition.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2004
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Cultural aspects of food choices in various communities of elders
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Food-related practices of older people from any ethnic group can present challenges for several reasons including increased requirements for important nutrients because of physiological changes associated with aging and pathological effects of some chronic conditions.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2004
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Memoirist of ordinary, yet extraordinary elders
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The idea about writing memoirs and stories within a family is discussed. Several factors regarding the documentation of these personal narratives are presented.
Publication Name: Generations (San Francisco, California)
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0738-7806
Year: 2003
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