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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