Dysphagia:

• Is a medical term for difficulties eating and drinking. This can include difficulties chewing food or swallowing food or drink. 

How can I help?

• Assess your eating and drinking during mealtimes.
• Provide strategies to reduce risks of choking and aspiration (food or drink going into your lungs).
• Develop a mealtime management plan so the people supporting you can assist you in managing your dysphagia.
• Work with your Occupational Therapist and/or Dietitian with a holistic approach.
• Provide training to you and the people supporting you to better understand your mealtime needs.