Feeding tubes often used in late stage dementia patients
A study finds about one third of U S nursing home residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias in final stages receive feeding tubes, though evidence shows no survival benefit and possible harm. Advanced dementia patients are usually incapacitated, struggle to swallow, and near death. experts advocate comfort care and spoons feeding unless patients previously wished aggressive life extension. The study appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Prize winning children’s author McCloskey dies at 88
Maine born Robert McCloskey author and illustrator of Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal died at 88 after a long illness at a Deer Isle home. Penguin Books publicist Katrina Weidknecht confirmed his death. McCloskey wrote and illustrated eight picture books drawing on Maine and Boston life and won two Caldecott Medals.
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Kraft to Reformulate Snacks and Cut Portions in Health Push
Kraft Foods plans recipe changes and smaller single servings to offer healthier snacks for kids and combat obesity. The company will form an expert advisory council to review products and may remove some items from school promotions while keeping vending in schools.
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