In our rapidly ageing population already around one million Australians have a swallowing difficulty, also known as dysphagia.
800 000 Australians suffering from dysphagia don’t know about it and are likely to suffer the consequences.
Look out for refusal to eat or choking. In the elderly also look for tiredness, asocial behaviour, depression, poor mobility, poor balance, and falls.
Don’t just ascribe it to “old age”!
This vastly underdiagnosed and poorly managed problem is set to get worse very fast unless we can diagnose more effectively, educate better and manage the problem better.
Action: Increase liquid and calorie intake in a safe way. Do away with outdated spoons and cups. Talk to a speech pathologist, occupational therapist, or medical doctor to obtain the correct diet, correct liquids as well as flow and bolus volume control.
For more info:
#SwallowAware2024
www.lifemere.com/about/dysphagia-sign-and-causes
The science of texture-modified foods and thickened
liquids has reached a point of excellence under the
leadership of the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet
Standardisation Initiative). The considerable efficiency
gap that remains in managing Dysphagia
lies in intake devices.
More than 10 companies worldwide manufacture intake
devices, but in some care sectors, more than 90% of
patients still use spoons and open cups!
Professionals and carers need education and training,
and the industry needs guidelines, research, and
stimulation to improve the design of intake devices.
Congratulations to the IDDSI launching for the first time in
Europe with its inaugural congress in Florence, Italy, on
February 27-28, 2025. It represents a significant milestone
in enhancing the quality of care for individuals with
swallowing difficulties in Europe.
Dr Gabriel Roux will represent Lifemere in Florencе.
Contact: gawie@lifemere.com or phone: +61 428 406 684
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.
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