A Complete Guide to Managing Dysphagia at Home
A diagnosis of dysphagia may require drastic modifications to the way you eat, drink and live. Although relatively common—roughly 1 in 25 adults in the US will be challenged by...
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Tips for Implementing IDDSI Guidelines
Get some practical tips for introducing IDDSI into your organization’s culture. As nutrition professionals, our commitment to providing exceptional care for dysphagia extends beyond simply understanding the International Dysphagia Diet...
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An Introduction to IDDSI
If you’re a healthcare or foodservice professional, you may be familiar with the unique dietary needs of those with dysphagia in your facility, and you may even have come across...
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An Introduction to Transitional Foods
A beginner’s guide to what you need to know about transitional foods and dysphagia. The term “transitional foods” might conjure up images of ice cream or cotton candy, but what...
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NEW: Texture-Modified Bread and Dessert Mix
A new stress-free, versatile way to add variety and nutrition to you or your patients’ diet. Our new Thick & Easy® Texture-Modified Bread & Dessert Mix is safe for those on IDDSI Level...
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6 Tips to Stimulate Your Appetite
Many patients I work with in the hospital tell me that they are not eating due to lack of appetite. Decreased appetite can lead to unintentional weight loss in older...
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Dysphagia in the Elderly
Are you 65 years and older or do you have family members in this age group? If you said yes to either one of those questions, the following information may...
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Are You Staying Adequately Hydrated?
Dehydration is a form of malnutrition that can be over looked. Many older adults do not meet their daily fluid requirements. There are many physiologic changes related to aging that...
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