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Introducing the SLP: An Essential Role in Managing Dysphagia

Guest Author: Katrina Woodward, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP The ability to eat and drink is […]
An elderly man, at right, sits on a tan couch pouring Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Thickened Apple Juice into a glass while his wife, center, and a female healthcare professional in blue scrubs, at left, smile and look on.

Senior Outlook Today: Dysphagia Nutrition

Each year, one in 25 adults experience a swallowing problem. Older adults are more […]
A female healthcare professional in blue scrubs and a black apron holds a ladle of red sauce, thickened with Thick-It® brand food & beverage thickeners, over a plate of pureéd food for dysphagia patients.

Today’s Geriatric Medicine: Managing Dysphagia

In a recent Today’s Geriatric Medicine article titled “Managing Dysphagia – The Importance of […]
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Solutions for Dehydration and Water Fatigue

Dehydration is often an overlooked health risk for seniors. While everyone can experience dehydration, […]
A female healthcare professional sits at her desk and discusses Thick-It® brand food & beverage thickeners with a senior couple.

Senior Living Executive: Managing Swallowing Disorders During COVID

In a recent Senior Living Executive article titled “Managing Swallowing Disorders During COVID Takes […]
A female healthcare professional pours Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener in a bowl to thicken food for dysphagia patients

Training Healthcare Teams for IDDSI Implementation

Guest Author: Margaret Roche, MS, RD, CSG, CDCES, FAND The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation […]
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Using Thick-It® Original Food and Beverage Thickeners to Promote Safe Swallowing

Although swallowing disorders can make it difficult to stay hydrated and well-fed, the Thick-It® […]
A swallowing specialist meets with a patient and his family to discuss the causes and symptoms of dysphagia, as well as treatments and resources

Dysphagia Causes, Signs, Interventions, and Resources

We all have problems swallowing sometimes. We may eat too fast, not chew our […]
A caregiver assists a patient experiencing dysphagia following a stroke

Recognizing Symptoms of Dysphagia After a Stroke

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke, or a sudden interruption in […]

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