My Mission
Deliciousness Matters
My mother asked me to be her primary caregiver when she was diagnosed with dysphagia. The swallow disorder came about because of her diagnosis with dementia. Suddenly her diet changed. From the next meal forward, her food had to be modified in texture. What was I to do to put a meal on the table? Thus began the journey that led me to creating the cookbook.
The System
I explain how to organize the dysphagia kitchen, how to pick a menu, how to cook on a schedule, batch cooking or how to cook once and have six meals, how to label and store food safely, and how to thicken and test according to the IDDSI framework.
Food as Preventive Medicine
If the person with a swallow disorder becomes bored with food and does not eat, the immune system suffers and they cannot fight off infections. Food is Medicine, Food is Love. The healing power of food created with love should not be underestimated. Life is too short to eat boring, tasteless food. Nutrition is the key factor and this is completely under the control of the individual.
Caregiver-friendly Systems for Every Home
The household where the loved one is aging in place. With the rising cost of healthcare facilities, many seniors are choosing to remain at home. The caregiver cooks once, and stores meals that can be reheated and served by a backup caregiver. The household where the loved one resides with family members. The recipes are updated family recipes that are texture-modified for the loved one, but suitable for family members. The caregiver does not have to cook two separate meals. For the family with a loved one in a healthcare facility, because of IDDSI compliance, food may be brought to the loved one in a healthcare facility.
Get My Book
Cooking for Dysphagia is a practical, award-winning guide for caregivers and families managing swallowing disorders. Filled with nutritious recipes, step-by-step kitchen techniques, and caregiver tools, it makes mealtime safer, easier, and more enjoyable.
Make Mealtime Safer and Easier
Let’s work together to transform your kitchen, your meal planning, and your approach to care.