When it’s difficult to swallow: The role of the speech therapist Page 1 PALLIATIVE CARE AND
DEMENTIA When it’s difficult to swallow: The role of the speech therapist that PEG or NG …

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This informative manual draws on expert research to highlight the feeding and swallowing
difficulties that can occur with dementia. It is also a practical guide that offers potential …

This pack provides assessment schedules and management strategies for speech and
language therapists working with people with dementia with feeding and swallowing …

M'rs. A. points to her throat and tells you that"... the. food gets stuck here." Another patient,
Mr. J., seems to have no trouble drinking or eating. Yet, when he tries to talk immediately …

The impact and management of swallowing difficuities Page 1 The impact and management of
swallowing difficuities Swallowing difficulties or dysphagia may severely undermine a patient's …

Various studies suggest that between 50% and 75% of nursing home residents have some
difficulty in swallowing. Some of these residents are assessed and treated by speech …

Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon
swallowing and at mealtimes, and the significant effect this can have on people with …

Introduction: Swallowing disorders are common in the elderly but its prevalence is often
underestimated. They can result in increased morbidity and mortality. Methods: This article …

Communication is integral to successful living (Lubinski, 1991); however, its breakdown in
dementia is well documented (eg Hopper and Bayles, 2001; Bourgeois, 2002). Eating and …