Tidbits/ Small Bites
The inability to swallow
what is dysphagia
This phase of swallowing is a sensory delight of sight, smell, and texture
what is oral preparatory phase
Elders prefer this taste
what is sweet
For proper positioning during eating, this degree of flexion should be present in the hips and knees
what is 90 degrees
This assistive device can be used for joint protection or a weak grasp
what are built up handles
This semi-thick liquid used for individuals with dysphagia is called _____.
what is nectar
This phase of swallowing is all reflexive in which the bolus reaches the stomach
what is esophageal phase
This physiological change may result in loss of appetite and not eating
what are changes to smell and taste
To obtain the preferred seating position an elder should be seated this way
what is in a chair with armrests
This can increase strength and tone for bolus manipulation
what are oral exercises or tongue and facial exercises
Before an OT begins feeding/eating tx with an elder they should identify if the elder is this ____
what is alert
During this phase of swallowing the tongue does all of the work
what is oral phase
This physiological change may result in a fear of cooking, using the stove, difficulty with recipes, or grocery shopping
what are vision changes
To ensure safe passage food and aid in digestion, elders should be positioned upright for this amount of time following a meal
what is 20 minutes
This assistive device reduces the elders need to tilt their head back while drinking, thus reducing the risk of aspiration while swallowing
what is a cutout cup or nosey cup
It is important for all caregivers to monitor this when working with the elderly to ensure appropriate intake
what is nutrition
During this phase of swallowing, food can go "down the wrong pipe"
what is pharyngeal phase
This medical condition is a common result of dysphagia where an elder presents with an increased temperature and chest congestion
what is aspiration pneumonia
Patients positioned for eating in bed should have HOB elevated to this degree
what is 45 degrees or more
Brushing teeth and icing the tongue and cheeks are examples of this technique to increase tone, and stimulate the salivary glands
what is sensory stimulation