Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly
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Swallowing Disorders: Tips for Using Food and Beverage Thickeners
When a senior is having trouble swallowing, known as dysphagia, doctors recommend thickening meals and drinks to avoid choking and aspiration. Use these tips to address dehydration and malnutrition issues in people who have a swallowing disorder.
0 CommentsLosing the Ability to Swallow: How to Help Someone With Dysphagia
With conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease and dementia, swallowing issues can develop that increase the risk of choking and aspiration pneumonia. Learn the signs of dysphagia and how to help a senior eat and drink safely.
5 CommentsPill-Swallowing Methods for Simplifying Medication Administration
Many seniors have trouble swallowing pills that are a key part of their health care plan. These two proven methods make taking medications and supplements quick and easy.
27 CommentsDry Mouth in the Elderly Can Have a Big Impact on Senior Health
Dry mouth in the elderly is often caused by medications and can have a big impact on a senior's health. Talk to your aging loved ones doctor or dentist about any difficulty or changes in eating, tasting, swallowing, talking or denture retention.
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Swallowing Questions
Mum is staying in horizontal position during meal time in care home, should I be concerned?
4 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Dec 6, 2025Hello, I am new here which is best washable underwear for mum who is 80 please and thank you?
4 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Dec 1, 2025My mom has dementia and is in a memory care facility. How do they get her to eat?
3 Answersswmckeown76 Answered Jul 5, 2025Bed bound 85-year-old parent spits out meds or wont wake to take them on time.
6 AnswersShirleyDot Answered Jul 2, 2025
Swallowing Discussions
How to get hygiene for stroked out Mom in NH? Got pics of her unkempt and I'm in Chicago. Trying to figure who is in charge. Never same CNA.
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented May 2024What would you do if you were in this situation?
9 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 2024Therapy to reverse dysphagia
4 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Dec 2023Nosey cup for issues with swallowing.
3 CommentsKaleyBug Commented Sep 2022
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