There is insufficient evidence to suggest that enteral tube feeding is beneficial in patients with advanced dementia. Data are lacking on the adverse effects of this intervention

feeding themselves. Two methods of enteral tube feeding are commonly used: the administration of food and ... a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) where a feeding tube is inserted into the stomach and is accessed ... actually increase the risk of developing pneumonia due to inhaling small quantities of the feed and even ...