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All except one of these studies found that a feeding tube did not prolong life for patients with advanced dementia. Most patients with feeding tubes do not survive very long. Several studies show that 20â30% of patients who get feeding tubes die within a month and 50â60% die within a year.ne of the therapies the decision maker may need to think about is whether the person with dementia would want a feeding tube. A feeding tube is a tube that goes through the skin and delivers food directly to the stomach.
Feeding tubes can have risks. 1  It can cause bleeding, infection, skin irritation, or leaking around the tube. 2  It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 3  The tube can get blocked or fall out, and must be replaced in a hospital. 4  Many people with Alzheimerâs disease are bothered by the tube and try to pull it out.