Making mealtimes easier to swallow starts with knowing international descriptors known as IDDSI. Level 6 is soft & bite-sized , level 5 is minced/ moist & level 4 is puréed. ‘Soft’ has many forms & descriptors matter! #WithSLTuCan
Such an important message. You don’t have to say anything to communicate. Active listening is a skill and makes you present in a an interaction AHPDementia #withSLTuCan
Something to get right, and so important to spend the time to provide someone with choice and dignity #withSLTuCan AHPDementia
Different types of dementia bring different types of speech & language changes. If words are lost, look for clues in what’s not being said. Watch body language, gestures, facial expressions & any tone to vocalisations. #WithSLTuCan
Making a meal easier to swallow starts on the plate. Mashing or cutting food up or adding extra sauce can reduce chewing effort & fatigue. Match the meal to the swallow status. #WithSLTuCan
Love the creativity shown here by SLT colleagues south of the border! 👏🏽👏🏽🍹🍸😂
#SwallowAware2023
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#nutritionandhydrationweek
Greetings & salutations set the scene for conversation. A wave, a handshake, a smile or a ‘hello’ ….. all markers of what’s going to happen next. Automatic & reassuring signals that invite connection. #WithSLTuCan
Aphasia means difficulty with language - word finding difficulties, understanding what words mean or struggling to organise thoughts into words. Learning about aphasia supports people who have aphasia. Sharing communication matters. #WithSLTuCan
#RareDiseaseDay2023 SLTs support people living with frontotemporal dementia #WithSLTuCan
Such a fantastic learning opportunity for our future AHP workforce. Always great to hear the feedback on the value of spending time with Alzheimer Scotland SDWG NDCAN and what they will take forward #withSLTuCAN Scottish Government Dementia Policy AHPDementia