Tag: diet texture
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Safe Texture Finder
There is a surprising lack of urgency present in the eyes of too many healthcare providers when it comes to difficulty with chewing and swallowing. Unfortunately, many of the people I have engaged with in online community do not see an SLP until they have been trying to manage their nutrition via for weeks. These…
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What are IDDSI levels and how can they help with managing dysphagia?
Most people don’t think twice about swallowing until something goes wrong. Maybe you had food “go down the wrong way,” or suddenly felt like a bite of food was stuck. That moment can be scary and it can leave you wondering what’s happening and what you should do next. For some, it’s a one-off event.…