Caregiver & founder. Caring for my mother since her dysphagia diagnosis after a stroke in 2019. Everything on this site comes from lived experience at the kitchen table.
Dysphagia Resources
Nobody had told us what "smooth enough" meant in practice. The hospital discharge letter mentioned "texture modification" and "IDDSI levels" without explaining either.
Dysphagia Resources
Cancer-related dysphagia is one of the most common and least prepared-for consequences of head and neck cancer treatment. This guide covers what causes it.
Dysphagia Products
Gum-based thickeners stay clear, resist saliva breakdown, and hold their consistency over time. Here's how they work, how they compare to starch, and which products are worth trying
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From coffee to orange juice, most everyday drinks can be safely thickened for dysphagia. Here's which thickeners work best for each drink — and why the match matters.
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A practical comparison of the 6 most used food thickeners for dysphagia — starch, xanthan gum, and gel formats — with honest notes on when each one works best.
Recipes - IDDSI Levels 0–4
Silky-smooth pureed chicken served with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, specifically designed for those requiring IDDSI Level 5 textures.
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Standard straws are not safe for dysphagia, but specially designed dysphagia straws can be. Here's how they work, which ones are worth buying, and how they compare to dysphagia cups.
Dysphagia Resources
In this article, we will break down the most common diseases that cause dysphagia, why it happens, the recovery time, and how to notice the signs. Read more.
Dysphagia Resources
A practical guide to managing dysphagia at home — covering kitchen basics, safe mealtime practices, aspiration risks, swallowing exercises, and caregiver wellbeing. Written from lived experience
Dysphagia Resources
DSS, FOIS, and PAS — three scales used to assess dysphagia severity, each measuring something different. Here's what each score means and what it means for daily life at home.
Dysphagia Resources
Thickened liquids and liquidised foods aren't the same thing — even when they look identical in a bowl. Here's what the IDDSI difference means in practice.
Dysphagia Resources
How to do the IDDSI syringe flow test at home — step by step, with photos. Includes what each result means, when to test, and the exact syringe to use.