1. September 2008• Volume 1, Issue 3
Our next meeting is just a few weeks away. It promises to be another
enjoyable and educational event as we focus on dysphagia
( or difficulty swallowing ). I look forward to seeing some new and
familiar faces.
Mark Your Calendars
Join us Wednesday, September 17 to learn more about dysphagia, the
signs of aspiration and strategies you can use to prevent pneumonia.
At our September meeting we will discuss ways to thicken foods and
liquids. Often times stroke survivors over thicken their fluids on
dysphagia diets making it even more difficult and less enjoyable to eat
and drink. Lisa Bixby from Nestle Nutrition will be providing samples Upcoming
of pre-thickened food products for everyone to try. Pre-thickened food Stroke Meeting
makes it easier on the caregiver and provides an example of the proper September 17, 2008
consistency of food for dysphagia diets to ensure stro