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In your description I'd say the critical thing to do is get Mother sitting up straight in a chair before eating would be best. At the very least, have her sit upright in bed and prop her with pillows. Trying to eat lying down is really inviting trouble.Has a doctor or speech pathologist talked to you about eating practices to minimize food going into the lungs?
In some situations a double-swallow after each bite is useful.
Swallowing with the chin tucked can help in some cases.
For some people drinking through a straw increases risk, especially if they keep sucking the liquid in without pause between swallows or they have the straw deep into the mouth so that the liquid run down the throat immediately. (My husband did best with a straw and choked more from a glass, but that is something to observe and consider.)
Thickening liquids can be useful, to slow down their passage through the throat. Avoid foods that are troublesome. My husband couldn't eat popcorn; soup with thin broth and chunks of vegetables was far more troublesome than a thick creamy soup. Fruit skins were a problem. We did not chop or puree all foods, but we did learn which foods were most likely to cause problems and avoided them.
After a swallowing test a speech therapist can provide specific advice based on the type of problem observed. They can also instruct in some mouth and throat exercises to help maintain strength there.
Good luck in minimizing the risk.