Swallowing Education

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) has worked tirelessly to improve the safety of those with Dysphagia. Congratulations to the large group of staff and even larger group of volunteers who have spread this life saving initiative across the corners of the world.

📘 Click the link below and read more:
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/iddsi-and-safety

Happy to serve.

From the Safe Swallowing Education Team
- www.safeswallowing.com.au

On average humans swallow 900 times per day… anyone of those could mean trouble if they have swallowing difficulties.

Are you or your nursing staff properly prepared to deal with it?

Here is the blunt truth about Safe Swallowing Dysphagia Education and Mealtime Management …and one remarkable online education program you can access right now!

Here are some startling facts every Carer or Disability and Aged Care Facility Director should know about swallowing difficulties…commonly known as Dysphagia:

Dysphagia occurs in as many as:

45% of people over the age of 75
33% of residents in disability and aged care
66% of residents needing long-term care

And the consequences can be tragic! If you or your staff are not trained to identify the signs of Dysphagia – as well as the correct food preparation techniques – then choking, even… death, can be the end result!

Learn more ...

https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/disability-and-aged-care-dysphagia-management

Let us help you 😊 https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/

If you care for an ageing friend or relative or a person with a disability, they may have challenges with their swallowing. You may not be quite sure though. This course will help you gain the knowledge to know what signs to look for.

It will also help you to understand the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) food and fluid modifications that make it safer for your loved one to eat and drink safely.

This may help you ...
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/take-the-course

Hello!! Do you know about this wonderful program?

As Australia’s loneliness epidemic grows, a transport company in south eastern Sydney is providing men with companionship and social engagement.

Run by Activus Transport, the Just4Blokes (J4B) program gives men a monthly chance for some much-needed company in a safe, non-threatening environment.



Read this on ...
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/a-program-to-alleviate-loneliness-in-men-has-proven-wildly-popular

Thanks, Claire.
We're so happy that you found the course really helpful. 😍

https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/our-reviews

Being part of this Safe Swallowing Dysphagia Education and Management Program is vitally important in your role in caring for the ageing population.

Read more:
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/dysphagia-management

🤩 Sharon, we really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Thanks!

To learn more:
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/

Intergenerational Care
by Barbara Braithwaite

A wonderful concept is beginning to evolve within the Australian aged care landscape. We are starting to see some programs that join our elders with our youth…. to the great benefit of both. The Herd, who believe that children flourish when they feel a strong sense of connection to self, others and nature, is one such program.

🤓 Read more:
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/intergenerational-care

Give strength to the voice inside you that says you can do it, because you really can.

- The Safe Swallowing Team
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/

As unpleasant as coughing is, it can be the body’s protective mechanism to stop whatever you’ve swallowed going into your airway and down to your lungs...

CONTINUE READING
https://www.safeswallowing.com.au/silent-and-insidious