Delivering Essential Nutrition with Care
When eating becomes difficult due to illness or swallowing challenges, tube feeding offers a lifeline of nutrition and hydration to help seniors maintain their strength and well-being. At The Straits Geriatric Centre, we provide expert tube feeding support tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring the process is safe, comfortable, and as seamless as possible for both patients and their families.
Think of it as providing the body with the energy it needs, while ensuring seniors are cared for with gentle professionalism and respect for their dignity.
Understanding Tube Feeding
Tube feeding provides direct nutrition for those who cannot eat by mouth. Carefully monitored by healthcare professionals, it ensures that seniors receive the essential nutrients and hydration needed to support their health. Whether through a nasogastric tube (NGT) or a gastrostomy tube, this process offers a reliable way to sustain energy and well-being, even during difficult times.
How Tube Feeding Works
Our tube feeding service is tailored to each individual, focusing on safety, comfort, and effective nutritional support:
Medical Assessment and Tube Placement Our doctor here at the Straits Geriatric Centre, assesses nutritional needs and arranges for tube placement—either through the nose (nasogastric) or stomach (gastrostomy).
Personalised Feeding Plan A dietitian creates a customised nutrition plan, specifying the formula and feeding schedule to meet the patient’s needs.
Preparation and Administration The feeding tube and equipment are carefully prepared, and formula is administered with the support of a nurse or caregiver to ensure safety and comfort.
Monitoring and Adjustment The patient’s response is observed closely, with adjustments made to the feeding plan to address any discomfort or digestive concerns.
Tube and Site Care Regular cleaning of the tube and insertion site prevents infection, following strict hygiene protocols.
Ongoing Nutritional and Health Monitoring Regular check-ups assess the patient’s overall health, tracking weight, hydration, and progress to ensure the feeding plan continues to meet their evolving needs.
Why Choose Our Tube Feeding Service?
At The Straits Geriatric Centre, we’re committed to providing tube feeding support that’s as compassionate as it is professional:
Compassionate, Skilled Care Our team ensures the process is handled with gentleness and professionalism, prioritising comfort and dignity every step of the way.
Customised Nutrition Plans Each patient’s feeding plan is tailored to their unique nutritional needs, promoting strength and well-being.
Safe and Thorough Monitoring From health check-ups to careful tube care, we focus on safety and peace of mind for both patients and families.
Take the First Step
Proper nutrition is key to health and healing. Our tube feeding service offers expert care and personalised support, ensuring your loved one’s needs are met with compassion and precision.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with tailored tube feeding support.