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We made it! Today marks the end of June’s !
I have enjoyed writing the 5 blogs on SwallowStudy.com over the course of 5 weeks, starting at the end of May with the intro post and ending today on person-centered care! https://swallowstudy.com/dysphagia-care-8-tips-on-person-centered-care/

This 5th article in my series is on how to not only survive with , but to THRIVE. A person-centered care approach can help!
Again, thanks for reading my series. In today's blog (https://swallowstudy.com/dysphagia-care-8-tips-on-person-centered-care/),
You will see links to the other 4 blogs honoring Dysphagia Awareness Month!

In these 3 infographics, I am sharing my 8 tips of person-centered care, as well as:
1. Clinical engine of evidence-based practice that is supported by good communication and standards of our field.
2. image highlights that starts with good differential diagnosis (from comprehensive & collaboration with the medical team). Then, the three pillars of sit on the foundation of ! The person is the driver of the medical team.

Enjoy this final Week 4 blog that covers:
1. Request Person-Centered Care
2. Advocate for The IDDSI Framework
3. Seek Comprehensive Dysphagia Evaluations
4. Start Targeted Dysphagia Therapy with Evidence-Based Practice
5. Focus on Oral Infection Control
6. Get Creative in the Kitchen
7. Learn Tips for Safer Swallowing
8. Advocate for Person-Centered Care for All

Thanks for reading and sharing. Please use comment section at the end of my blog on swallowstudy.com to keep the conversation going.

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Thank you !! Had fun with the GERD-LE!
month almost done with 30 days of info sharing. I am working on my week 4 blog today and tomorrow. Stay tuned for more tips for people with dysphagia and their loved ones/caregivers.

June is Month, and this week I provide 7 updates on in people with

https://swallowstudy.com/hidden-struggle-7-updates-in-head-and-neck-cancer/ (link in bio/Linktree Instagram)

7 Updates with many references & resources in the blog:

1. The HPV Epidemic: Shift in Head & Neck Cancer Demographics
2. Collateral Damage: Radiation-Associated Dysphagia (RAD)
3. Comprehensive Dysphagia Evaluations (DIGESTv2)
4. High-Intensity Exercise
5. Use it or Lose it: PRO-ACTIVE Therapy & EAT-RT Staircase (with IDDSI)
6. Fortify the System: Cough Strength
7. Holistic & Person-Centered Care, Person-Reported Outcome Measures of Quality of Life

Written to help in the public, but there are many resources for and to help the / / / . Check out the clinical chart at the end highlighting key evidence from research and tools.

Everyone: Please comment in the blog on my website with your experiences & ideas/resources.

Thanks for raising awareness this !



Big shout out of thanks Foundation of Swallowing Disorders in the blog -- check out their resources in #7

Here is that link again:
https://swallowstudy.com/hidden-struggle-7-updates-in-head-and-neck-cancer/

TODAY is 's GERD-LE day ~ Tuesday, June 23rd!
Play & Share today!
This is a June month fundraiser by National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

*** Every time you all share your winning answers, I make a donation to .
Share those answers and TAG to enter drawing to win $50 too!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day! Check out daily sponsors.

And Again, SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE today!
Thanks NFOSD!
And thank you all for this month!



National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

's GERD-LE day is on Tuesday, June 23rd! (just like WORD-LE).
This is a June month fundraiser by National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

*** Every time you all share your winning answers, I make a donation to .
Share those answers and TAG to enter drawing to win $50 too!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day! Check out daily sponsors.

And Again, SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE on June 23!



National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

Did u see my week 2 blog on esophageal for

are all month


https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

Happy . Hope you are this June!

SwallowStudy.com continues with its weekly deep dives:
Week 2:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

This infographic shares the bare bones of the 10 question areas that a clinician asks to discover signs of esophageal . Please see my blog for all the details of what to ask and what are the clinical implications.

Comprehensive are essential to help the medical team in the differential diagnosis process.

EXCERPT from blog:
"I have been writing about esophageal dysphagia for years. I am passionate about how much the SLP can contribute to the person’s evaluation and management of their potential esophageal problems. When a person experiences the terrifying sensation of food, liquids, or pills getting stuck, we cannot necessarily divide the issue cleanly: Is it an oropharyngeal problem or an esophageal problem? Swallowing is a continuous, synchronized chain of events with complex throat to esophagus interactions..."

Again, thanks for checking out Week 2 Blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/ (link in bio for Instagram)
Lots of links, resources, references & mentions of

Happy . Hope you are this June!

SwallowStudy.com continues with its weekly deep dives:
Week 2:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

This infographic shares the bare bones of the 10 question areas that a clinician asks to discover signs of esophageal . Please see my blog for all the details of what to ask and what are the clinical implications.

Comprehensive are essential to help the medical team in the differential diagnosis process.

EXCERPT from blog:
"I have been writing about esophageal dysphagia for years. I am passionate about how much the SLP can contribute to the person’s evaluation and management of their potential esophageal problems. When a person experiences the terrifying sensation of food, liquids, or pills getting stuck, we cannot necessarily divide the issue cleanly: Is it an oropharyngeal problem or an esophageal problem? Swallowing is a continuous, synchronized chain of events with complex throat to esophagus interactions..."

Again, thanks for checking out Week 2 Blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/ (link in bio for Instagram)
Lots of links, resources, references & mentions of

Check out National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders’ month fundraiser:
GERD-LE (just like WORD-LE!)

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day!

SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE on June 23!

Thanks National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders for all your work!
And I was able to figure out GERD-LE too! Just like WORD-LE! Play every day & share to raise money!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

Did you know dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) affects as many as 15 million Americans — and can impact people of all ages? From stroke survivors and people with Parkinson’s disease to head & neck cancer survivors and older adults, swallowing disorders are more common than most realize.

Dysphagia can lead to serious complications including malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and reduced quality of life.

This Dysphagia Awareness Month, help us raise awareness by sharing this post, starting conversations, and helping others learn the signs and impact of swallowing disorders. 💙

Learn more at nfosd.org

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!
💙 WEEK 1: Neurogenic Dysphagia
See this infographic from my blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/understanding-neurogenic-dysphagia-brain-connection/
(Link in Linktree/Bio)

💙 Excerpts:
*** "Because so much of the brain is involved in swallowing, many different neurological conditions and diseases can lead to neurogenic dysphagia (in oropharyngeal and pharyngoesophageal phases). This is a very simplified introduction to 5 common areas representing the underlying causes of neurogenic dysphagia."

*** "Every brain is different. Management must be tailored to the individual’s goals. That is the foundation of person-centered care. Is your goal to enjoy a summer barbeque or your favorite cup of coffee?
The SLP can provide options and ideas for how to compensate with safer swallowing strategies, ...
All these recommendations are tailored to your wishes, needs, and preferences and in line with your goals of care."

*** "The exercises have to follow the principles of neuroplasticity or neural plasticity, such as use-it-or-loose-it and completing enough repetitions to make a difference. The 10 principles of "neural plasticity" were first integrated into dysphagia treatment by a working group (see Robbins et al., 2008). The exercises not only strengthen, but hope to “re-wire” the brain-to-muscle connections."

Thanks for reading & sharing!

🥄 Stay tuned for the future blogs on https://swallowstudy.com/services/medical-blog-writing/ throughout June to get more of the scoop this June!