Figuring out how to function safely in a non-dysphagia friendly environment can be a challenge for the patient and caregiver. Whether one has an altered food consistency, liquid thickness, or aversion to the additives in processed foods, knowing how to adjust can be confusing. This page brings forth recipes, tips, and ideas to make this easier for everyone. Being safe and maintaining one’s health is vital, and it can be done while still enjoying the tastes one loves, social events, and vacations without feeling ostracized from those without dysphagia issues.
Recipes
Seasonal Feast Spring Edition
This Spring Edition of the Seasonal Feast focuses on some easy recipes that can be incorporated into your daily life or included in a spring family gathering. Continue reading→
Seasonal Feast Fall 2023
Gathering with family and friends as Fall approaches and the weather begins to cool down signals that it’s time to settle in with comforting foods in front of the fireplace and enjoy the tastes and smells of the season. Continue reading→
Tips & Ideas
Happy 32nd Birthday DMS!
Happy Birthday DMS! 32 looks pretty darned good on you! Continue reading→
Having Hope
Facing a health situation can be devastating to the patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Hope is essential to the overall health of everyone involved. Continue reading→
But the PT/Nurse says I’m OK to eat or drink whatever I want! I’m confused!
Having a health incident and working with many different professionals, there is bound to be some confusion when you get different opinions from differing sources. Continue reading→
My spouse or loved one has dysphagia; How should I react?
When a spouse or loved one has dysphagia, your attitude has a lot to do with the potential for improvement or rehabilitation. Continue reading→
There are so many different dysphagia diets…
There are so many different dysphagia diets and I’m confused when I try to figure out what the differences are! Is there something I need to know to be sure that I’m keeping myself or my loved one safe? Continue reading→