Maintaining Hydration Using Thick-It® Clear Advantage® Ready-to-Drink Beverages
“Adequate fluid is critical for numerous essential functions, including homeostasis, waste elimination, maintaining perfusion, […]
Provider Magazine: Proper Oral Care Can Reduce Risk of Pneumonia
Did you know? Despite the high occurrence of aspiration pneumonia in patients with dysphagia, […]
IDDSI: An Overview for Healthcare Professionals
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is a global effort to develop and […]
Strategies for Creating Safe and Enjoyable Mealtimes for Patients with Dysphagia
Staying well-nourished and hydrated is critical to maintaining physical health. But mealtime plays a […]
The Thick-It® Brand, IDDSI Improving Lives of Those with Swallowing Difficulties
At the Thick-It® brand, we are committed to research, innovation and education. These are […]
Introducing Dysphagia Patients to the Dietary Basics
For years, healthcare providers, dietitians and speech language pathologists (SLPs) have debated the specifics […]
6 Facts About Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
The swallowing complications of a dysphagia diagnosis are typically pinpointed within two types of […]
14 Facts About Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia
As a neurological disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been shown to affect motor skills […]
