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Cognition Corner Why Seniors Should Keep their Brain Active

Cognition Corner Why Seniors Should Keep their Brain Active

by Michael Webb | Jan 24, 2020 | Speech Language Pathology

As seniors age, being in tune with their cognition is important when managing their overall health. Keep Your Brain Active Keeping our brain active and responsive as we get older is of singular importance to many seniors, but knowing what to do and what to work on to...
Getting to know IDDSI A Beginner’s Guide

Getting to know IDDSI A Beginner’s Guide

by Michael Webb | Apr 22, 2019 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

UPDATE September 2022: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced that beginning October 2021, IDDSI will be the only texture-modified diet recognized by Nutritional Care Management, NCM®. Get ready for IDDSI. Also known as the International Dysphagia Diet...

4 Big Questions for the SNF Industry – Wishing I Could Predict the Future

by Matthew McGarvey | Nov 13, 2018 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

Recently when it comes to thinking about the present state of the SNF industry, I’ve found myself thinking more about the upcoming year than ever before. This isn’t something I’ve always done during my 46 trips around the sun, so I am not sure why it is happening now....
Using FEES to Assess Aspiration in the Geriatric Population

Using FEES to Assess Aspiration in the Geriatric Population

by Michael Webb | Mar 2, 2018 | Skilled Nursing Facilities

Over this past year, we have changed the way we perform instrumental exams, such as FEES or Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow.   Both modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) performed in some SNFs and hospitals, and the FEES we provide in other...
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