Why does dysphagia care matter? 2 We all love to sit down to a nice meal but when you have dysphagia the meal itself can be a danger. When regular food or drink can’t be swallowed safely, your residents will be at significant risk of aspiration pneumonia and choking. Meals may need to be adapted to promote safety yet modified meals run the risk of losing some of their nutritional content and aren’t always pleasing to the eye. Your residents are at significant risk of aspiration pneumonia and choking. Dysphagia will impact the lives of many of the residents that you care for and with this guide we hope to provide you with some solutions to help you provide the correct nutrition in an appetising and enjoyable way. We have launched an online video to demonstrate how to test the food you have prepared complies with the IDDSI food levels 3-6. Our Food Development Manager Pamela Maclean takes you through the different testing methods plus gives you some tips on how to present your dish in the most appealing way. Find it online at www.bidfood.co.uk/care-homes
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