DISABILITY AND DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT

What You Need to Know

Subject: Here is the blunt truth about Safe Swallowing Dysphagia Education and Management …and one remarkable online education program you can access right now. 
 

On average humans swallow 900 times per day… anyone of those could mean trouble if they have swallowing difficulties. 

And the consequences can be tragic! If you are not educated to identify the signs of Dysphagia – as well as the correct food preparation techniques – then choking, even… death, can be the end result!

Sadly, a swallowing difficulty also prevents your residents enjoying one of life’s most basic pleasures, eating, It can reduce their quality of life and seriously affect their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Here are some startling facts every Carer or Disability staff member should know about swallowing difficulties…commonly known as Dysphagia:

Dysphagia occurs in as many as:

• 22% of people over the age of 50
• 33% of residents with a disability
• 66% of residents needing long-term care

This Safe Swallowing Dysphagia Education and IDDSI Mealtime Management Program aims to make the care of your clients with a disability, friends or relatives, safer and easier. Relax knowing you have the latest education. 

Dysphagia in the Disability sector can be a life-threatening condition. With the right education, serious consequences of Dysphagia can be avoided.

What Will You Do If One Of Your Valued Loved Ones or Clients Suddenly CHOKES On Their Food…And YOU have MISSED All The Danger Signs?

You can be that carer or staff member who has taken the initiative to become educated in Dysphagia. This will stand out to your family or present or future employer.

We view disability education very seriously

Our responsibilities include:

• Provision of the highest possible Safe Swallowing education to all carers and disability staff
• Provision of a cost effective, easy to use, dynamic education program for those working with the ageing or in disability
• Easy accessibility to experts to answer any specific questions you may have
• Supporting compliance with Disability Accreditation Standards
• Support for managerial Disability Facility Staff
  
  

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