Swallowing disorders can occur at any age but are more common among the elderly, particularly those living with dementia or affected by strokes.
In this article we cover:
- Differences between Puréed and Mechanical Soft Diets
- Foods to Avoid
- Involving Residents on Soft Diets in Cooking Activities
- Choosing Recipes for Cooking Activities
- Cooking Activity Recipe Ideas
- No-Cook Recipe Ideas
When teaching or orienting a new recreation staff to food and cooking program, the discussion of mixing textures is also raised.Such as adding shredded coconut or nuts to top off recipes can cause choking risks. We keep textures similar so people can manage to chew and swallow easier.
And one final note, as you recommend in the article, always check with dietician for suggestions and approval for ideas.