SKH Health Talk - Ageing and Swallowing Difficulty (Dysphagia)

Dysphagia refers to difficulties with swallowing. It can affect a person's ability to chew food or move food and drinks safely from the mouth to the stomach. As we age, changes in swallowing function may occur, increasing the risk of food or drinks entering the airway instead of the stomach ("going down the wrong way"). This can lead to complications such as chest infections, poor nutrition, dehydration, and unintended weight loss.

In this awareness talk, participants will:

1. Understand what swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia) are and learn about common swallowing changes that may occur with ageing.
2. Learn how swallowing difficulties can be managed and explore different food textures and drink consistencies that can support safer eating and drinking.
3. Discover safe eating and drinking strategies and understand the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene for overall health.

Join us to learn how you and your loved ones can continue to enjoy safe, comfortable, and nourishing meals throughout the ageing journey.

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吞咽困难 是指吞咽食物或饮料时出现困难。它可能影响一个人咀嚼食物，或将食物和饮品安全地从口腔送入胃部的能力。随着年龄增长，吞咽功能可能会出现一些变化，增加食物或饮料 “吞错地方”（误入气管）的风险。这可能导致肺部感染、营养不良、脱水以及体重下降等健康问题.

在这场健康讲座中，参与者将

1. 了解什么是吞咽困难（Dysphagia),以及长者随着年龄增长可能出现的常见吞咽功能变化。
2. 学习如何管理吞咽困难，并认识不同质地的食物及不同浓稠度的饮品，以帮助长者更安全地进食和饮水。
3. 掌握安全进食与饮水的技巧，并了解保持良好口腔卫生的重要性，以促进整体健康

欢迎参加我们的讲座，一起学习如何帮助自己和亲人在老化过程中维持安全吞咽与良好营养，让每一餐都吃得安心、舒适又健康。