Individuals afflicted with dementia often suffer from dysphagia. Physical limitations, sensory changes, decline in cognition, and other issues may ultimately impact a person’s ability to consume food and fluids. This presentation will explore these issues along with interventions we can employ to promote safe eating practices.
Objectives:
The participant will be able to:
- Identify two issues that increase the risk for dysphagia
- Recall when a speech pathologist should be consulted
- Identify two adaptive equipment tools that can be used
- Identify at least two safe eating practice guidelines