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.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Dietetic Foods, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Forecasts and trends, Diet foods, Market trend/market analysis, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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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.

Aged, Elderly, Physiological regulation, Biological control systems

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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.

Analysis, Evaluation, Domestic relations, Family relations, Narratives

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