The Shocking True Cost of Aspiration
As a speech-language pathologist working with the geriatric population my thoughts often turn to dysphagia and aspiration. SLPs in skilled nursing facilities balance two distinct needs. We attempt to provide residents the least restrictive diet while also ensuring...
Using FEES to Assess Aspiration in the Geriatric Population
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...
6 Habits to Help You Become a Better Clinician
Every once in a while, I like to take a moment and reflect on our profession as a whole and the work we perform with the gerontologic population specifically. Good speech-language pathologists are an incredible mix of scientists, counselors, and educators and like...Preventing the Costs of Aspiration Associated with Dysphagia
Today we will look at the costs of aspiration associated with dysphagia. Dysphagia, or difficulty eating, chewing, and swallowing, affects nearly 25 million people in the United States and by its very nature (Foley et. al. 2008) can affect individuals at any age....Our Dedicated Speech Pathologists:
