Are you a support worker or carer for someone with a Mealtime Management Plan? If so, there is a lot of important information you need to not only be aware of but be able to practically implement. This practical knowledge matters because choking is the second most common cause of death in aged care and […]
How would your life change if you could no longer enjoy your morning coffee, or share a roast dinner with your family? Swallowing difficulties can be life changing, but the good news is that there are supportive and experienced Speech Pathologists out there who can provide quality individualised support. Our Speech Pathologists can offer clinical […]
If you care for an adult with swallowing difficulties, you know that it can have a big impact on many areas of their life. Whether your loved one has recently been diagnosed with a condition that impacts their swallowing ability, or have been experiencing a progressive condition that has led to changes in their swallowing […]
Do you care for someone with a mealtime management plan? If so, you may have come across some recommendations for their care that include terms like “minced and moist” or “soft and bite sized”, and wondered what that means for you and the care you provide at mealtimes. Our team of passionate Speech Pathologists work […]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common acquired chronic neurological disease affecting young adults in Australia. Unfortunately, there is currently no known cure. While the symptoms of MS vary from person to person, the disease is known to cause changes in movement, sensation, and cognition that can impact everyday life. This is where Speech Pathologists […]
Did you know that 16-22% of Australians over the age of 50 experience Dysphagia? Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, are a common symptom of many conditions, like Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and Motor Neuron Disease. While there is a lot of information out there about Dysphagia generally, every individual’s experience is different. The varying severity of swallowing […]
Have you or a loved one recently been advised of the need to develop a mealtime management plan? If you’ve never come across one before, Mealtime Management Plans can sound daunting. Today, our team of passionate Speech Pathologists will guide you through the most important things you need to know about Mealtime Management Plans when […]
Practical Dysphagia Training for Carers Do you care for a loved one with swallowing difficulties? Or perhaps you have swallowing difficulties, and you’d like something to help the carers in your life understand what you are experiencing and how they can best support you to have safe and enjoyable mealtimes. Dysphagia, the clinical term for […]
Do you care for a loved one with swallowing difficulties? Or perhaps you have swallowing difficulties, and want to find a way for your spouse or family members to learn more about the swallowing changes you are experiencing and the support or accommodations you need when dining together. Dysphagia training for family members is a […]
