Tag: altered elevated
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Dysphagia-Friendly Fast Food
Reviewed by a licensed speech-language pathologist. Fast food is a part of real life. It’s where people meet up between errands or grabbing something on the way to work. When you’re eating with texture needs, that convenience can suddenly feel off limits. The good news is: plenty of fast food items are already pretty close…
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What Is Dysphagia or Difficulty Swallowing?
Swallowing is something most of us take for granted, until it doesn’t feel easy anymore. For some people, eating can shift from an automatic, enjoyable part of the day into something that feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or even exhausting. The medical term for this is dysphagia, which simply means “difficulty swallowing.” As both a speech-language pathologist…
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Introducing the Altered Elevated Project: Making Dining Out More Inclusive
Dining out isn’t just about food, it’s about connection. Whether it’s catching up with friends, celebrating a milestone, or enjoying a spontaneous lunch with family, restaurants are a cornerstone of social life. But for individuals with dysphagia (difficulty chewing/swallowing) those moments can be inaccessible, even isolating. That’s where the Altered Elevated Project comes in. As…