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Created by: vickieboadi
Created on: 30-01-22 23:38

what is dysphasia

is the term used to describe difficulty swallowing. It affects 8% of the world’s population with an estimated 60% of that population living in care homes

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what are some common health conditions that cause dysphagia

Stroke
Head injury
Multiple sclerosis
Cancer
Dementia

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signs of dysphagia

Change in voice or speech
Regurgitation
Drooling
Reduced intake
Watery eyes
Unexplained weight loss
anxiety at meal times

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what can improve the wellbeing of people living with dysphagia

Speech and language therapy by
helping people regain their swallowing through exercises, techniques and positioning
increasing safety through modifying the texture of food and fluids to reduce the risk of choking
helping people to adjust to living with s

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what are some drinks to offer residents to keep them hydrated

Tea
Coffee
Milk
Squash
Fruit juice
Fizzy drinks
Smoothies
Soup

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medical consequences of dehydration is

Thirst
Headache
Constipation
Increased heart rate
Muscle cramps
Exhaustion
Confusion
Low blood pressure
Eyesight failure
seizures

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what ingredients to avoid

garden peas, sweet corn
leeks, celery
strawberries
porridge oats

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