by Jana Zalmanowitz M.Cl.Sc, Reg. SLP, SLP(C) | Oct 15, 2021 | Advocacy, Awareness, Dysphagia
If you have been living with dysphagia, you are all too familiar with the challenges it brings to everyday life. One important aspect of improving and maintaining your well-being, is ensuring you have the right types and an adequate amount of support. Recognizing and...
by Jana Zalmanowitz M.Cl.Sc, Reg. SLP, SLP(C) | Aug 24, 2021 | Dysphagia, Rehabilitation
Throughout your experience with dysphagia, you will likely encounter many professionals. A team approach is necessary to assess, treat and manage dysphagia, but it can be difficult to remember who does what. One crucial team member is your dietitian. Dietitians are...
by Jana Zalmanowitz M.Cl.Sc, Reg. SLP, SLP(C) | Jun 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Awareness, Patient Stories
A Journey into Self-Advocacy Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) are among the many “invisible disabilities” that surround us. Research supports that the general population has very little awareness of dysphagia [1]. This leaves the burden on those with dysphagia to...
by Jana Zalmanowitz M.Cl.Sc, Reg. SLP, SLP(C) | Apr 30, 2021 | Advocacy, Awareness
The social challenges of eating with a swallowing disorder As humans, we do a lot of our socializing around food. When making plans, they are often centered around having a meal or a drink together. In the pre-pandemic world especially, food featured heavily in our...
