Publications

Many residents of aged care facilities love having toast for breakfast. What many staff don’t realise, though, is that toast is classified as a normal texture food. According to the Australian standardised definitions and terminology for texture-modified foods and fluids, toast is only suitable for people on a normal diet…… read more

Dysphagia is a growing health concern in our aging population with many complex health conditions impacting swallowing function. It is reported up to 65% of residents living in residential aged care have dysphagia. Speech Pathologists assess and manage residents swallowing ability, support meal time management and advise on optimal diets and fluids based on each residents clinical assessment, medical conditions and presenting signs and symptoms…… read more

Difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia) is common in people with dementia and often has serious health consequences,including malnutrition and even death. Speech pathologist Bernadette Dutton explains why and outlines strategies care staff can use to support safe swallowing and help someone with dysphagia maintain the pleasures of tasting and eating for as long as possible…… read more

Oral Cares for Nil By Mouth or Reduced Oral Intake (242 downloads)

Introduction to Oral Cares (248 downloads)

Oral Cares In Late Stage Dementia (189 downloads)

Tips and Tricks in Oral Care (212 downloads)

Oral Cares for People with Dentures (193 downloads)

Oral Cares for Older People (184 downloads)