Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition impacting approximately 70,000 Australians. The underlying cause of Parkinson’s symptoms relates to a decline in the production of a brain chemical called dopamine. This condition…
Tag: Dysphagia
How does Parkinson’s Disease impact swallowing?
Downgrading a resident’s diet can actually make swallowing more difficult
A common response to a resident having a swallowing difficulty is for facility staff to downgrade their diet. There is a misperception that downgrading the diet will improve the situation, and that…
5 ways you can reduce your facility’s fluid thickener costs
Residents in aged care facilities are often placed on thickened fluids as part of their management plan for swallowing difficulties. This can be a costly exercise. Both research and practice show that…
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