Any failure in the act of swallowing is known as dysphagia. Dysphagia can involve problems with any part of the process, including sucking, chewing, swallowing
Dysphagia refers to any failure in the act of swallowing. It can range from mild to severe, acute to chronic, and short- to long term.
Globally, for the first time, there are more people over 65 than under five years of age. Living longer can have several impacts on health and
Global guidelines to standardise dysphagia diets have finally reached Australia. The IDDSI framework, while not mandatory, came into effect 1 May, 2019. Here’s a brief
Pill swallowing can be daunting. In fact, one survey revealed around 40% of adults who otherwise had no swallowing problems struggled with pills. What if,
Most of us long ago abandoned our childlike delight of playing with food; watching rapturously as it flowed through our fork, kneading it into a
The Royal Commission into aged care, a system the authors described as “besieged by neglect”, is starting to deliver: this month the Australian government announced
Baby boomers could be changing the face of aging by seeking better health and quality of life, and embracing the wisdom that comes with age,
Going into aged care can be fraught with grief and other crippling emotions as people leave the homes and people they love, lose their independence
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