Swallowing Disorders
Swallowing Disorder Articles for Caregivers
Understanding Dysphagia
At the age of 78, Maxine was a poster girl for an active senior lifestyle. She loved being the unofficial social director of her assisted living community in the Texas Hill Country, organizing shopping trips to San Antonio and calling... Read more
Dining with Dignity Even When it Seems Impossible
How can you ensure that Dad and the rest of the family get the proper nutrition they need, while simplifying your life at the same time? Read more
A Medical Look at Dysphagia
Swallowing difficulties are a serious problem for many loved ones and a stress factor for caregivers nationwide. There are four main families of dysphagia, which have many of the same symptoms, but different causes and treatments. Read more
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Tips for Swallowing Pills
Swallowing pills — medicine, vitamins or supplements—is the most commonly-reported problem for people living with dysphagia. Read more
Thanksgiving with Dysphagia
Thanksgiving is the holiday most focused on gathering around the table with family and friends to share a sumptuous feast. My father-in-law, Rodger, was never one to miss a meal. Read more
Six New Items on the Menu For a Liquid Diet
Here are ideas for meal options for people who have difficulty swallowing from a caregiver who has been there. Read more
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Tears In My Coffee
I had a suspicion that there was something awfully wrong with my husband. Read more
How to Cook for a Loved One with Dysphagia
Millions of people living with Stroke, ALS, Parkinson's and many other conditions have difficulty swallowing. Learn how to cook for people living with dysphagia. Read more
Getting A Grip On Swallowing Problems
Did you know that swallowing problems are a major threat to the elderly? They account for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States every year. Does your loved one have dysphagia? Read more
Huntington's Disease: A Caregiver's Guide
People living with with Huntington’s Disease eventually can’t walk or communicate the way they once did. They need help eating and drinking and even toileting and become dependent on others for almost everything. Read more
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Foods for Stroke
Caregivers face new challenges after meeting with doctors and dietary staff who suggest medication and meal changes. Read more
Social Aspects of Dysphagia
Your loved one shouldn't be embarrassed in public or during social occasions if living with a swallowing disorder. Here are ways to maintain good quality of life when living with dysphagia. Read more
