Enjoying mealtimes when you have Dysphagia
2021-08-26
Don't let mealtimes become stressful
Mealtimes are a big part of our lives and how we interact with our family and friends. We use meals to celebrate milestones, to celebrate holidays and as a general social outlet. However, what once was a social activity can become challenging, stressful and bring on anxiety for those with swallowing difficulties. It is important to invest time to make sure people with swallowing difficulties enjoy their mealtimes
Many people find it difficult to hear, talk or implement changes to their diet or daily routines. It can be associ-ated with a loss of freedom or enjoyment of the foods they have come to expect over the years, especially at holidays and family celebrations.