Safe Swallowing
One third of Disability and Aged Care Facility residents are at risk of choking. Choking is the second most common cause of death in disability and aged care facilities. The most common cause of death is falls.
Falls can occur as a result of poor eating, dehydration and poor nutrition. You’ll recall that often, if you’ve had a day or two or even part of a day when you haven’t eaten the amount you usually do; you can feel a little unstable on your feet or generally weak. You’re at a greater chance of tripping or falling. The ageing population is at greater risk.
Our mission is to educate disability and aged care staff and those caring for the ageing population to better understand and manage swallowing difficulties and to easily implement the new food and fluid modifications set out by the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI).
OUR METHODWe offer world class training for disability and aged care staff and carers that is user-paced, available anywhere, is up to date and cost effective.
OUR EXPERIENCEIn Australia, we have trained disability and aged care staff and carers in hundreds of disability and aged care facilities, nursing homes and private homes, over the past 35 years. We understand swallowing problems, their management and are here to help you.