Thick & Easy Products for Dysphagia
Dysphagia, a condition that can occur in patients with strokes, dementia, other neurological diseases, head & neck cancer, etc., is very prevalent in the community, hospital and long-term care institutions.
Dysphagia results from damage and/ or deterioration of the nerves and muscles that control the swallowing process. As a result, food and liquids are able to enter the airway instead of being directed to the stomach. This puts a person with dysphagia at risk of aspiration pneumonitis, pneumonia, malnutrition and death.
Finding easy to prepare, flavorful foods and beverages that are safe to consume can be challenging. Hormel Health Labs understands this challenge and has created products that are easy, safe and tasty, including complete meals, beverages, milk and thickeners to aid in returning normalcy to life after health events.