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.
Reviews
A practical guide to choosing the right dysphagia cup by IDDSI level — with specific recommendations for Levels 0–4, honest comparisons, and answers to the questions caregivers actually ask.
Reviews
Four ready-made IDDSI puréed food options compared — US meal delivery, canned pantry staples, ready-to-heat trays, and Singapore's GentleFoods. Honest guidance on what to buy and when
Reviews
Five dysphagia cookbooks reviewed honestly — what IDDSI levels each covers, who each suits, and which is the safest first choice for someone newly diagnosed.
Recipes - IDDSI Levels 0–4
Worried about enjoying food with dysphagia? This special scrambled egg recipe will satisfy your taste buds and meet IDDSI Level 3 requirements.
Dysphagia Resources
All 8 IDDSI levels explained with real food examples — plus free printable handouts and dedicated diet guides for Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.