Humans swallow a minimum of 900 times per day. Making the function of swallowing a necessity each day.
What the Statistics Say
Approximately 68% of residents in residential aged care have dysphagia.
We Can Help
Offering leading speech pathology services to assist with the ongoing care, nutrition and rehabilitation of seniors and provide support, education and resources to carers and aged care staff.
Making the effects of ageing easier to swallow
As we get older, our needs intensify, and our care becomes more complex.
Many residents living in aged care facilities will at some point experience difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) and meeting nutritional requirements. This can be caused by neurological conditions like strokes, dementia or Parkinson’s disease or as a result of otherwise healthy ageing.
These mealtime challenges can be uncomfortable, confusing and in some cases frightening for residents, as well as difficult and frustrating for carers.
Dedicated to improving the quality of life, wellness and independence of older Australians, Food Solutions offers leading speech pathology services to assist with the ongoing care, nutrition and rehabilitation of seniors and provide support, education and resources to carers and aged care staff.
Our highly experienced speech pathologists provide you with:
Specialised speech pathology services
For acute and progressive neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, stroke and brain injury.
Mealtime swallowing assessments
To identify and monitor swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia) in residents and their need for changes in food and fluid consistencies
Comprehensive communication assessments and management plans
Including language, speech, voice and alternative communication
Acute management plans for stroke
To assist with both language and swallowing
Staff training and support
To ensure kitchen and care staff are aware of the current terminology and definitions of texture modified diets, and understand how to care for and manage residents with communication and swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia)
Connect with Food Solutions Diet Consultants to discover person-centred, high-quality support for your aged care residents. Schedule a consultation today!Call us on1300 850 246
