The Lifemere Mission on Dysphagia:
to provide a means when eating and drinking becomes a challenge
Assistive Cups for Adults and Children
Effective Intake Swallowing Solutions
Watching a loved one wither away from insufficient food and liquid intake or choke and cough when eating is traumatic.
At Lifemere, we have taken a medical, nutritional and practical approach to providing you with products that offer solutions to make mealtimes more efficient, safe and enjoyable for those experiencing intake and swallowing difficulties.
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The Story of Rose
Rose developed Dementia and then Dysphagia.
She could not eat or drink effectively any more and developed dehydration and malnutrition. She was placed on Palliative Care (Terminal Care).
The family pushed for a solution, and a breakthrough was achieved. She ate and drank and thrived again, laughing and singing and even walking.
The RoseCup was built in the honour of the Palmada family.
The RoseCup
The RoseCup is a unique living system adaptable to the changing needs and preferences of those struggling with dysphagia and general difficulties with intake. Specialised attachments and valves assist in taking thin and thick liquids more effectively and with dignity. The Team at Lifemere constantly reviews the system's applications and efficiencies and refines the options offered.
The target is to intercept the hazards of dehydration and malnutrition. The ideal is to use the IDDSI Framework and Flow Test to evaluate levels 1-3 of the thickened liquids you prepared. Your Speech Pathologist can assist with this if needed.
Lifemere is proud to sponsor the IDDSI in a global effort to curb the incoming tide of Dysphagia.
Lifemere brings the RoseCup, the world's first comprehensive device system for optimising the dispensing of thin and high-viscosity liquids and liquid meals. It is an intuitive and living system, adjustable to preferences and changing needs.
The RoseCup system includes three comfortable handles and several attachments and valves. It offers flow and bolus volume control, stimulates swallowing, and supports bolus transfer. We target safe, self-controlled intake, minimal carer input and the restoration of dignity.
The RoseCup System
Adaptable to personal need & a changing situations
The RoseCup is a registered as a Class 1 Medical Device with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration TGA. (All medical devices marketed in Australia must meet the requirements which are set out in Chapter 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, and in the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.)
Disclaimer - The RoseCup product range is designed to help reduce the risk of aspiration in patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) when used according to the product guidelines and recommendations. The product range does not prevent aspiration. The website Questionnaire is designed as a guide only, to assist with product selection. It is not to be used to replace a medical diagnosis. Please see your GP if you are experiencing difficulty swallowing or eating. Product selection and use is undertaken at the consumer's discretion and risk.