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30/05/2026

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!
💙 See this infographic for key takeaways from my Intro Blog to my 4-part series this June: https://swallowstudy.com/dysphagia-awareness-month-swallowing-disorders/

💙 Here is an excerpt:

"Dysphagia doesn't discriminate. It affects everyone from premature infants to the elderly. However, the causes of dysphagia define the treatment. Performing a good comprehensive dysphagia evaluation is the first step in treatment, as the medical team needs to figure out what are the underlying causes of this symptom known as dysphagia. Then, the foundation of dysphagia treatment/management is a person-centered care approach. You are at the center of your medical team. You should review findings with your medical team and seek answers to all your questions before making informed decisions about your care."

🥄 Stay tuned for the future blogs throughout June to get more of the scoop this June!

27/05/2026

Enjoyed these courses. I highly recommend by !
and advanced CEU content - terrific every year!

This year’s very brief highlights for me:

You get actual reference values from Dr Steele for your videofluoroscopic swallow studies to know what is really a delay (for example).

Dr Molfenter provides great explanations of sarcopenia, homeostenosis, and how she proved this happens in the pharyngeal muscles. She shares exciting new research on proactive exercises to hold back the muscle breakdown with aging. She shared great Frailty scales too.

The SLP Amber Heape shared crucial skilled nursing facility perspective on person centered care and engaging the whole person in their medical team making informed decisions and “informed refusals!” Just don’t call someone non-compliant. The SLP is not the one to tell someone what they are “allowed” to eat or not. “Dysphagia management is rarely a risk free option.” Balance what may be safer with the person’s wishes and quality of life. This person centered approach and Good documentation and good team conversations can help avoid fears of litigation (as I showed in my Medbridge talk with Dr McCoy!)

Lastly ENT, Dr Abu-Ghanem shared the ENT “workup” for age related normal changes to physiology (primary presbyphagia) versus primary or secondary sarcopenia. Pushing for oropharyngeal dysphagia (beyond that of normal aging) to be considered a “geriatric syndrome.”

14/05/2026

Here is and
On demand webinars. 5 hours each of advanced CEUs!

14/05/2026

The AB-SSD is coming soon. Registration starts May 18!
I will be sharing info from AB-SSD on this great pediatric and adult series. Each with 5 hours of advanced CEUs!

10/05/2026

On the Mother’s Day, we may be thinking about our aging mothers (if we are fortunate to have them in our lives)! I am looking forward to summer series for adults on and aging swallow. Registration will be coming soon!
On demand webinar will be just in time for June’s month!

08/05/2026

Here is flyer for peds and adults! Registration coming soon! This will be 5 hours of on demand courses for both peds and adults!

08/05/2026

I am looking forward to the for 5 hours of CEUs in peds and in adults! Have u seen all the reels of speaker highlights? Registration will be out soon per ABSSD!

28/04/2026

You can still Register Now for TOMORROW'S session of the "2026 US IDDSI Virtual Conference!"
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/usiddsireferencegroup/1944287

This is a 6-part webinar series to help you and your facilities with Implementation.

April 29, 2026: Spread the Word! Education for Key Stakeholders
Design targeted education campaigns and role-specific training that embed IDDSI knowledge into everyday practice for clinicians, kitchen staff, and care partners. Practical tips on messaging, delivery formats, and competency checks to ensure consistent understanding and uptake will be provided.

Conference Mission Statement:
Tired of confusing questions about implementation? ​
Ready to arm yourself with better ways to advocate for the IDDSI framework across the continuum of care?​
Join IDDSI experts virtually throughout 2026 as they demystify all things
IDDSI. ​
Get clear answers to your most frequently asked questions and ensure
safer, more consistent care for the people you serve & their loved ones ​ across the lifespan.

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needs of the to provide clear labels, definitions, and testing methods! This gives you the foundation for great goals of care conversations and good informed decision making!

REGISTER NOW:
AT IDDSI.ORG (link in bio for IG)
https://www.iddsi.org/events/2026-us-iddsi-virtual-conference-6-part-webinar-series

CEUs available through ASHA (attend Live event), AND, ANFP for SLPs, RDN, CDMs (certified dietary managers) and food service professionals.

28/03/2026

Congrats Hillary Cooper Dysphagia Outreach Project
Go to https://www.dysphagiaoutreach.org
To learn more about and how you can get help and give back!

https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/morning-show/nbc-10-news-today-hillary-cooper-dysphagia-outreach-project/?fbclid=Iwc3NjcAQ0uBJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUurIRKMeNMP8zVnq595YtRUkhUU1xekUQ7juQIxmXgDI2UIoMoTaywQVUF0_aem_JmEp0dmn8jZw50rW9JuNyA

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — In celebration of Women’s History Month, we spotlight Hillary Cooper, the driving force behind North Louisiana Swallow Solutions Mobile Clinic and the Dys…