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It’s 29 degrees C outside as I write this. Imagine being nil by mouth in this weather. I wrote this blog last year and was reminded of it as the parents of a young woman who has been nil byContinue reading “Wow. This is a game changer!” - IDDSI, monkeys and myths
A myth-busting blog! Have you ever been asked to do something at work but not given a reason? Or have been doing something for years thinking you know why but it turns out to be wrong? Or you’re asked toContinue reading “IDDSI, monkeys and myths” - Mixing it up
Can people with dysphagia have ‘mixed textures’ on the plate? No. But now and again, Yes. Have you noticed how every time we pose one of these questions, the answer is rarely straightforward? This is because we’re supporting individuals. PeopleContinue reading “Mixing it up” - Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021: Thirsty Thursday
Did you know the prevalence of dehydration in older adults in residential care is 20-38% (1)? Dehydration in the older person is the result of a number of factors including physiological changes due to the ageing process, underlying medical conditions,Continue reading “Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021: Thirsty Thursday” - This week we are supporting Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021!
The purpose of Nutrition and Hydration Week is to promote: • The 10 Key Characteristics for Good Nutritional Care • Protected Mealtimes • Nutrition Advocates for each health or social care setting • The minimum standards for good nutrition inContinue reading “This week we are supporting Nutrition and Hydration Week 2021!” - I’m not drinking that, it’s wallpaper paste!
What’s up with thickeners? The use of thickeners is a compensatory measure. They’re for pulmonary safety rather than swallow rehabilitation. Most thickeners are now gum-based rather than starch-based. Why? Well, the starch-based thickeners aren’t amylase resistant. This meant that ifContinue reading “I’m not drinking that, it’s wallpaper paste!” - The importance of hydration in dysphagia management
Written by Caroline Hill, dietitian for Dysphagia Kitchen Now that the warmer weather is finally upon us, I thought it was a pertinent time to remind everyone about the importance of hydration. Hydration is just as important as ensuring adequateContinue reading “The importance of hydration in dysphagia management” - Get a SALT! He’s aspirating!!!
Does it matter if a person aspirates? Yes. And No. Well, sometimes. It depends. It’s a bit complicated… Aspiration Firstly, what is aspiration? One of the ways that Speech and Language Therapists measure aspiration is by using the Penetration-Aspiration ScaleContinue reading “Get a SALT! He’s aspirating!!!”
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