dysphagia-workshop

Caring for Someone with Dysphagia and Preparing Dysphagia-Friendly Foods Workshop

Learn more about dysphagia and preparing dysphagia-friendly foods from our 40-minute workshop. This was a live workshop conducted recently in October 2023 by our Speech Therapist and Co-Founder, Evelyn.

 You’ll also receive a GentleFoods online shop voucher on your first purchase! 

In this workshop, you'll learn: 

  • What you need to know about caring for someone with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) 
  • Warning signs of dysphagia and what to do if you suspect that your loved one has dysphagia 
  • Managing dysphagia through food texture modification and examples of how to modify texture of foods 
  • The IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) Framework 
  • How Speech Therapists can help people with swallowing and communication difficulties