Dysphagia Resources
What to Do When Someone Refuses Thickened Drinks
A guide to thickened liquid refusal — why it happens, what actually works, the Frazier Free Water Protocol explained, and when to escalate to the clinical team.
Natasha Rei
Certified caregiver with years of experience supporting elderly adults with dysphagia and neurological conditions. Every observation in my writing comes from real care settings. HCA and CNA certified
Aspiration Pneumonia and Dysphagia: What Caregivers Need to Know
What aspiration pneumonia is, how to recognise it early, and what caregivers can do every day to reduce the risk meaningfully. Includes a prevention checklist and when to seek urgent help.
Dysphagia and Dementia: A Caregiver's Guide to the Hardest Combination
A professional caregiver's guide to managing dysphagia and dementia together — the behavioural signs families miss, what makes mealtimes safer, when to ask for help, and the emotional reality of caring for someone who can't tell you what's wrong.
Dysphagia Resources
Signs of Dysphagia by Condition: What Caregivers Should Watch For
A medical diagnosis arrives, and somewhere in the background, quietly and gradually, eating and drinking start to change. A cough during a meal gets dismissed as nothing
Dysphagia Products
6 Signs Someone Might Need a Dysphagia Cup
I've seen how much of a difference the right cup can make. Some people take to it immediately; others are more hesitant, worried that using specialist equipment signals a loss of independence or marks a turning point they're not ready to accept.
Reviews
SavvyBloom Dysphagia Cup Review: Should You Buy It?
A full review of the SavvyBloom dysphagia cup, one of the most functional dysphagia cups you can find.