IDDSI New Dysphagia Standards – What does it mean for Aged Care? Commencing 1st May 2019

New dysphagia standards commence today – 1st May, 2019. The new standards are known as  IDDSI – which stands for International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative.

Find out what aged care providers and workers need to know by listening to the interview with Colleen Kerr, Director of Optimal Speech Pathology.

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that includes problems with chewing, sucking and swallowing food or drinks. When left unmanaged dysphagia can have adverse effects such as malnutrition, dehydration, choking, and pneumonia.

Brought to you by Nestle Health Science as part of an #educational series.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Changed Behaviours in the Elderly: Hallucinations And False Ideas

When an older person develops dementia, it can come with a number of different symptoms. Some people struggle with memory dysfunction and others with mobility, while some people live with symptoms that are difficult to explain – like hallucinations and false ideas. Experiencing things like hallucinations and false ideas can lead to anxiety, depression and... Read More

What is the difference between funeral insurance and funeral bonds?

Older Australians are at risk of being ‘guilted’ into taking out funeral insurance policies that burden them with ever-increasing premiums – in many cases, paying more than the cost of the funeral itself. Read More

Commissioner lays groundwork for new era in aged care

With the government’s new one-stop shop for aged care opening its doors on 1 January this year, its new commissioner, Janet Anderson, spoke to HelloCare about her priorities in the new role. The head of the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission said aged care consumers are at the front of her mind. “Our... Read More
Advertisement