My father had a stroke 8 years ago and through the years stopped talking, he is able to eat but in the last year has started to spit his food out after he chews it for a little bit, he will drink his drinks or a milk shake no problems. We have tried numerous times to ask him why or if something hurts or is bothering him but he doesn't say anything or have any facial expressions to know what it might be. Has anyone encountered this or have any suggestions?
Thanks for your response.
Has as he ever had a swallow test? You may want to ask his doctor about scheduling one. Dad may feel like he’s about to choke.