Food may be the fuel that helps run our bodies, but it also serves a much more intimate purpose. In many households, the mere act of cooking and sitting down to eat together is a ritual that is strongly connected to our emotional health.  It is a process of sharing, of growing, and gives us a sense of belonging.  For example, when we think of Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving one of the first things that comes to mind is food.  For individuals who suffer from dysphagia, much of this emotional connection is lost.  For them, what should be a pleasurable experience often becomes a time of stress which may lead to feelings of separation.  
            My hope, through both my education and experience with those patients with dysphagia, and with the often forgotten yet most valuable individual, the family caregiver, we will begin to develop a community that works together to provide the healthiest and most loving care to those who are most vulnerable. 

I would like to thank you for visiting my site, and I hope that the information provided herein will allow you to learn more about dysphagia and how to care for those who suffer from this condition.