Last updated: May 19, 2020
Have you given up on your problems, such as dry mouth, dry mouth, or difficulty eating solid foods, and blaming it on your age?
When the ability to chew and swallow decreases, it takes longer to eat and the amount of food is reduced, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and a decline in physical strength.
Additionally, when the ability to swallow and cough is weakened, food and saliva that should normally go to the esophagus may more easily enter the trachea, remain in the throat, or cause food to become stuck in the throat.
By keeping your mouth clean, making it easier to eat, and doing preparatory exercises before meals, you can improve your discomfort and difficulty swallowing, and enjoy safe, delicious meals for as long as you want.
Don't give up and think, ``It's because of your age, it can't be helped.'' Let's start from what we can.
Prepare the environment so that you can concentrate on eating.
It also includes what to do if you choke or get stuck in your throat.
Poor posture when eating may make it difficult to swallow.
This page explains the posture when eating while sitting on a chair, with pictures.
By doing warm-up exercises that use muscles related to eating, you can expect to eat smoothly. It also has the effect of improving awareness of eating and preventing aspiration.
Introducing easy-to-do exercises with illustrations.
Even if your swallowing ability is impaired, you can still eat deliciously if you plan your meals accordingly. Introducing cooking tips that you can easily do at home.
Elderly Welfare Division, City Comprehensive Community Support Center , Inagi Home Medical Care/Nursing Consultation Room (inside Inagi City Medical Association)
Inagi City Welfare Department Elderly Welfare Division Tel: 042-378-2111