Skip to content

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

5 min

Should a 90 year old get a feeding tube? Ethical and Medical Considerations

According to the American Geriatrics Society, routine feeding tube use is not recommended for most patients with advanced dementia. Deciding, "Should a 90 year old get a feeding tube?", involves careful evaluation of a patient's overall health, life expectancy, and specific medical condition, balancing potential benefits against significant risks.

Read Healthy Aging