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01 Dec 2015... Eating and drinking can become difficult because of strokes, age, breathing problems, dementia or damage to the head and neck. This resource provides tips on how to stay safe when eating and drinking.

30 Apr 2008... Information about the condition dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, what the signs are, who can help and strategies for managing this condition.

60% of people who have had a stroke will develop a swallowing difficulty (dysphagia), while around 20% will have difficulty using speech. A further 30% of all people who have had a stroke will have difficulty articulating ideas or comprehending written or spoken language (aphasia).

People with mental health needs often have communication and swallowing difficulties. In fact, people with communication and swallowing difficulties are more likely to experience mental ill-health. Speech pathologists help with communication and swallowing. They are an essential part of the mental health care team.

01 Mar 2016... A translated resource with information about the signs and management of swallowing problems for residents, families and carers.

01 Apr 2023... Ageing is a normal process that changes your abilities throughout life. Ageing changes how you communicate. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s do not happen to everyone who is elderly. Disease processes in the brain cause these conditions.