Enteral feeding, also known as tube feeding or gavage, delivers nutrition directly to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Importantly, feeding tubes play a crucial role in the Health of patients who cannot swallow food, liquids, and/or medications due to various medical conditions, including swallowing problems and/or difficulty absorbing nutrition. Feeding tubes, used for short- or long-term assistance, pump nutrition in liquid form directly into the gastrointestinal tract, providing vital nutrients, hydration, and medications. This post will make it easier for patients and Family caregivers to manage feeding tubes at home, a task which can feel overwhelming at first.

Continue reading How to Manage Feeding Tubes at Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Caregivers at ZaggoCare.

Roberta Carson President of Zaggo, Inc.

I started Zaggo, a nonprofit organization, to help patients and family caregivers manage illnesses and injuries, after caring for my teenage son Zachary during his 27-month battle with terminal brain cancer. My caregiving experience led to a passion for helping patients and family caregivers be engaged, empowered members of their medical teams to help them get the best healthcare and outcomes possible.

I have won several awards for my work, including a recent "Visionary Award" from Caregiving.com, and a "Website of the Year Caring Award" from Caregiving Years Training Academy.