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NFSOD resources:
Oral Swallowing Exercises: Explore a comprehensive collection of oral swallowing exercises on NFSOD's website. These exercises aim to improve oral muscle strength and coordination, promoting better swallowing function.
https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/oral-swallowing-exercises/
Swallow: A Documentary - Dysphagia (Video):
Swallow: A Documentary - Dysphagia (Video):
Watch an informative mini documentary that tells the story of people grappling with Dysphagia in their everyday lives, all while putting a real human face to their suffering. This short film is meant to promote awareness surrounding this disability not just in the medical profession but in the community as well. May this short film be one of many to bring this symptom to light and in turn push for more funding to find better solutions.
Swallowing Exercise with Biofeedback: NFSOD offers valuable information on swallowing exercises with biofeedback. Discover how biofeedback technology can enhance the effectiveness of swallowing therapy and improve patient outcomes.
https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/swallowing-exercise-with-biofeedback/
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training: Learn about expiratory muscle strength training, a specialized approach to address swallowing difficulties. NFSOD provides insights into this technique, which focuses on strengthening expiratory muscles to support improved swallowing function.
https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/expiratory-muscle-strength-training/
iGeriCare Resources:
Swallowing Issues in Dementia: Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald:
igericare.healthhq.ca/en/events/swallowing
Feeding tubes:
"How to Care for Your Feeding Tube" Guide: This comprehensive guide from UHN (University Health Network) provides essential information on the proper care and maintenance of feeding tubes. It offers practical tips and instructions for individuals and caregivers to ensure the safe and effective use of feeding tubes for nutrition and hydration.
"What to Expect When You Are Having a Feeding Tube Inserted as an Outpatient": This resource, also from UHN, outlines what individuals can anticipate when undergoing a feeding tube insertion procedure on an outpatient basis. It offers insights into the process, potential discomfort, and post-insertion care, helping patients prepare for this medical intervention with confidence.
Feeding for those with dementia:
Feeding Choices for Advanced Dementia (PDF):
This resource from University Health Network (UHN) provides essential information on feeding choices for individuals with advanced dementia. It addresses the complex decisions caregivers and healthcare providers face, offering guidance on ethical considerations and practical strategies.
Helping a Person with Dementia to Eat and Drink (PDF):
Another valuable document from UHN, this guide focuses on the practical aspects of assisting individuals with dementia in eating and drinking. It offers insights into communication strategies, mealtime environments, and techniques to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration.
Feeding Choices for Advanced Dementia (PDF):
This UHN resource specifically outlines feeding choices for individuals with advanced dementia. It delves into decision-making processes, including considerations around artificial nutrition and hydration, helping families and healthcare professionals make informed choices.
Feeding Choices for Advanced Parkinson Disease (PDF):
Provided by Baycrest, this resource addresses feeding choices for individuals with advanced Parkinson's disease. It covers the unique challenges associated with this condition and offers guidance on decision-making and care strategies to ensure optimal nutrition and comfort.
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