Introduction: I don't think there is anything that puts more fear in a caregiver when it comes to the matter of dysphagia than that around the topic of aspiration. Understandably so as aspiration events can lead to pneumonia and the ensuing complications which...
PUREED FOOD GUIDELINES & TESTS
Dear Caregivers, Do you ever have questions if you are puréeing your food correctly for your loved one on a puréed diet? The number one question I get on initial visits is what can I feed them, followed by what is puréed food supposed to look like, and lastly how do I...
IDENTIFYING SWALLOWING PROBLEMS: RED FLAGS
Learn signs and symptoms of common swallowing problems to help identify need in your loved for further professional evaluation.
Your Introduction to Puréed Foods at the Grocery Store
Grocery Shopping on a Puréed Diet Dear Caregiver, Welcome to the world of puréed foods at your local grocery store! Understanding the variety of puréed options available at the grocery store can make the beginning of your...
The Beginners Guide: Essential Tools for Perfect Puréed Food
Introduction: Dear Caregiver, Your loved one or the person you are caregiving for just got a new diagnosis of dysphagia (swallowing problem) and recommendations were made to puree their food. You are overwhelmed and worried about how to do that and what tools or...