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Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care Homes - Swallowing and food textures

Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care Homes - Swallowing and food textures

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This resource provides guidelines on managing swallowing difficulties in aged care by using texture-modified diets and thickened fluids. It explains various food texture levels and fluid consistencies for safe swallowing, offers practical meal preparation tips, and highlights the importance of regular reassessment by a speech pathologist

This resource was developed by a state/territory government or organisation and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Clinical safety
Food and nutrition
Standard
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
6.3: Provision of food and drinks
Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care Homes - Swallowing and food textures

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