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Part II: Oral Microbiome and Saliva By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S. SwallowStudy.com I was out in the beautiful pacific northwest the summer of 2014, learning about the region’s flora, fauna, volcanos and glaciers. Especially interesting was visiting... Read More
Thank you for your interest in: Oral Care & Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention Here you will find links to my four-part blog series on Oral Hygiene and Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention and More! by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com I have shared... Read More
This oral hygiene blog was inspired by the presentation:“Dental Perspectives on Aspiration Pneumonia Causes and Management”by Kennneth Shay, DDS, MSDentist and GerontologistDepartment of Veterans Affairs: Office of Geriatrics and Extended CareASHA Healthcare &... Read More
Do You Need a Swallow Study for Dysphagia? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Enjoying a good meal with friends and family is something that we may all take for granted. What should we do when something goes wrong with our once fast and... Read More
What Does Aspiration Precautions Mean? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Many hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing facilities use the term Aspiration Precautions. Doctors order Aspiration Precautions. Does it make the patient safer... Read More
