hen someone you love has trouble swallowing, mealtimes can feel stressful fast. You may be trying to remember diet levels, liquid thickness, swallowing strategies, warning signs, and who to call — all while simply trying to help them eat safely.
This one-page Swallowing Safety Quick Reference was created to give families and caregivers a clear, easy-to-use reminder they can print and place on the refrigerator.
Inside, you’ll find space to record your loved one’s:
Current food texture level
Current liquid thickness
Special swallowing strategies
Speech therapist’s name and phone number
Doctor’s name and phone number
It also includes simple, plain-language reminders for when to stop the meal and when to call 911.
This quick reference is not meant to replace individualized medical advice, but it can help keep important swallowing safety information visible for everyone involved in your loved one’s care.
Download it, print it, fill it out with your speech therapist, and place it somewhere easy to see.
Because when swallowing safety matters, caregivers need clear information close at hand.
hen someone you love has trouble swallowing, mealtimes can feel stressful fast. You may be trying to remember diet levels, liquid thickness, swallowing strategies, warning signs, and who to call — all while simply trying to help them eat safely.
This one-page Swallowing Safety Quick Reference was created to give families and caregivers a clear, easy-to-use reminder they can print and place on the refrigerator.
Inside, you’ll find space to record your loved one’s:
Current food texture level
Current liquid thickness
Special swallowing strategies
Speech therapist’s name and phone number
Doctor’s name and phone number
It also includes simple, plain-language reminders for when to stop the meal and when to call 911.
This quick reference is not meant to replace individualized medical advice, but it can help keep important swallowing safety information visible for everyone involved in your loved one’s care.
Download it, print it, fill it out with your speech therapist, and place it somewhere easy to see.
Because when swallowing safety matters, caregivers need clear information close at hand.