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 […]
Understanding the Basics of Dysphagia Nutrition
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a disorder that may be caused by stroke, neurological […]
7 Things For Caregivers To Understand About Dysphagia Patients
If a loved one or friend has been diagnosed with dysphagia, you probably feel […]
Xanthan Gum: What is it, and why does it matter for those with dysphagia?
For years, starch has been used to thicken beverages for patients with dysphagia. While […]
6 Facts About Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
The swallowing complications of a dysphagia diagnosis are typically pinpointed within two types of […]
5 Treatment Options for Dysphagia
With over 50 muscles and nerves involved during the act of swallowing, problems sometimes […]
14 Facts About Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia
As a neurological disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been shown to affect motor skills […]
5 Ways To Plan For National Preparedness Month
Health care facilities providing residential services to dysphagia patients are potentially vulnerable to the […]
