Recording of Understanding and Helping with Swallowing Issues in Dementia

Monday, November 13, 2023 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT

24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900

Join us for this on-demand recording, as we discuss an often overlooked, but commonissue with dementia - swallowing. We will provideadvice on how to recognize when your loved one may be experiencing problems with eating and swallowing, and theimportance of having a speech-language pathologistas part ofyour Care Team. We will offer helpful suggestions to make mealtimes safer and easier, from table settings to food choices. There will also be discussion on the importance of monitoring hydration, and ways to make taking medications easier. The presenter for this program is Nancy Swigert, who is a Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Specialist in Swallowing. She was the Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Respiratory Care at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY.She Provides continuing education on Dysphagia and other clinical topics, and is serving as a study speech-language pathologist on a device-related multi-site research study. Once registered, you will receive an email with the link to access the recording. You may view the recording as often as you wish.

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General Information

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Delivery Method: Phone/Webinar
Date: Monday, November 13, 2023 - Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT
Audience: Caregivers, People with Dementia, General Public
Languages: English

Contact

Primary Contact:

24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900

Register

Registration Info:

Registration Opens: Monday, November 13, 2023
Deadline Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)

Payment Informations:

Event Fee: Free

Donations accepted and appreciated.