If you have ever struggled with dysphagia, you will know the fatigue of explaining what a swallowing disorder is and how it affects your life. Amongst the health professionals on your team, there is another professional out there making life for people with dysphagia...
Tips for succeeding in your exercise program With the holiday season and the start of a new year around the corner, many minds turn to New Year’s resolutions. Exercise and healthy habits are a common theme when people are asked about what goals they will set out to...
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...
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...
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...
