EP84: Alzheimer's Disease Care: Swallowing Problems Part I: The Basics with Melissa Batchelor

<p><strong>Alzheimer's Disease Care: Swallowing Problems Part I: The Basics with Melissa Batchelor</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Typically, around 85% of people will experience swallowing problems, medically known as dysphasia, at the end-of-life. What this means is that your loved one, or someone you care for, has trouble swallowing food, liquids, or both. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a 4-part series on Alzheimer's Care and Swallowing Problems, and this episode is focused on The Basics. </span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">       </span></p> <p><strong>In Part 2,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I will talk about how to Modify Textures + Flavor  Building. </span></p> <p><strong>In Part 3,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I will review what Adaptive Equipment is and how to use it; and in </span></p> <p><strong>In Part 4,</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I will talk about Maximizing Independence in Eating.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you missed an episode, you can check them out where you found this one – or on my YouTube Channel, MelissaBPhD. </span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">✔️</span> <strong>MAIN POINT 1: WHAT IS A SWALLOWING PROBLEM</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What is Dysphagia?</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some people will have trouble swallowing certain foods or liquids; </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">    others can't swallow at all</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Signs of dysphagia</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">– Coughing or choking when eating or drinking</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">– Bringing food back up, sometimes through the nose</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">– A sensation that food is stuck in your throat or chest</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">– Persistent drooling of saliva</span></p> <p> </p> <p><s