Catching signs and symptoms of dysphagia early on is crucial for the wellbeing of residents, especially since 1 in 25 people over the age of 65 will experience deglutition complications.

Learn how adjunct tools such as neuromuscular electrical stimulation and surface electromyography can treat residents with dysphagia. We will also provide you with the principles of neuroplasticity and research supporting cortical reorganization that will overall better deglutition processes. Lastly, learn about physiological changes and the prolonged pharyngeal transit and clearance times of swallowing.

This webinar features Lindsay Douglas from Spectramed, along with Kelly Sullivan – Senior Product Consultant, Direct Supply. Learn more about solutions for residents with dysphagia here.

To register for future webinars or for more information, visit http://www.directsupply.com/webinars or email webinars@directsupply.com

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