The team at Homewatch CareGivers® is aware that it may take longer for someone living with ALS to eat a meal. In the early stages of the illness, a person may need more time to prepare foods as coordination skills decrease. There is the risk of aspirating (breathing in) food into the lungs, and this can possibly lead to pneumonia in someone diagnosed with ALS. This is one reason that someone living with ALS may opt for a feeding tube to continue meeting daily nutritional requirements. It is possible to continue eating solid foods after getting a feeding tube since it is still possible to enjoy the taste of foods. A health care provider can advise on the optimum time for an individual with ALS to consider having a feeding tube placed.
Contact us today for more tips on eating with ALS, as well as information about our caregiving services.