Living Well
Dementia and Dysphagia: Understanding the Chall...
Dementia, a group of conditions affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour, can also impact a person's ability to swallow safely, a condition known as dysphagia. This can make mealtimes challenging and...
Dementia and Dysphagia: Understanding the Chall...
Dementia, a group of conditions affecting memory, thinking, and behaviour, can also impact a person's ability to swallow safely, a condition known as dysphagia. This can make mealtimes challenging and...
Feeding vs. Swallowing: Understanding the Dysph...
Eating seems simple, but it involves a fascinating partnership between feeding and swallowing. While they might seem like one act, these two processes are distinct, and problems in either can contribute to...
Feeding vs. Swallowing: Understanding the Dysph...
Eating seems simple, but it involves a fascinating partnership between feeding and swallowing. While they might seem like one act, these two processes are distinct, and problems in either can contribute to...
Can Dysphagia be Treated or Cured?
Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, can be a frustrating and sometimes scary experience. It disrupts a basic human function, leading to concerns about eating, drinking, and even getting enough nutrients. But the...
Can Dysphagia be Treated or Cured?
Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, can be a frustrating and sometimes scary experience. It disrupts a basic human function, leading to concerns about eating, drinking, and even getting enough nutrients. But the...
Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia and Dysphagia
Swallowing might seem like a simple reflex, but it requires 50 muscles to complete one swallow. When this process gets disrupted, it can lead to a domino effect of health...
Understanding Aspiration Pneumonia and Dysphagia
Swallowing might seem like a simple reflex, but it requires 50 muscles to complete one swallow. When this process gets disrupted, it can lead to a domino effect of health...
Managing Choking Risks with Soft Meals - A Guid...
Let's explore the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework and discuss how to manage choking risks with soft meals for individuals with swallowing difficulties.
Managing Choking Risks with Soft Meals - A Guid...
Let's explore the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework and discuss how to manage choking risks with soft meals for individuals with swallowing difficulties.
Swallowing Awareness Day: Recognising Dysphagia...
Swallowing Awareness Day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with swallowing difficulties and the importance of raising awareness, understanding, and support for those affected.
Swallowing Awareness Day: Recognising Dysphagia...
Swallowing Awareness Day serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with swallowing difficulties and the importance of raising awareness, understanding, and support for those affected.