
New Framework Identifies Food Safe for Swallowing
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

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

Swallowing. Most of us perform this apparently simple act many times every day without a second thought. Yet eating and swallowing is an extremely complex

One of the key management techniques for people with dysphagia is the use of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. However, until recently, there have been

Older adults are at a very high risk of dysphagia, compared to other populations. Estimates suggest that 40-60% of older adults in assisted living facilities,

The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed

Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and

Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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