[Dysphagia] Adapted cup

[Paula.Leslie at newcastle.ac.uk (Paula leslie)]

Hello Kim

I've used Pat Saunders' straws with inpatients and outpatients:

http://www.activemobility.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?products_id=813

http://www.livingaidsonline.co.uk/acatalog/Drinking.html

They're no good for thick liquids but then I don't use thickened liquids 
unless absolutely the only option.  And for many of the people with PD that 
I've worked with, thickened liquids have not helped, or made things worse.

Hope that helps.

Paula


>===== Original Message From "Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR)" 
<kgoertz@paphr.sk.ca> =====
>Hi All,
>Wondering if anyone knows of a cup with a straw attachment that keeps the
>liquid at the top of the straw, reducing oral effort with each suck.
>I found a 'one-way drinking straw' on Alimed's website which is the
>principle I'm looking for.
>I'm wondering if anyone has any similar products to endorse or what the
>comments are on the straw described above.
>This is for a gentleman with advanced PD who is experiencing exacerbation of
>dysphagia.
>Thanks,
>Kim
>
>
>
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Paula Leslie
Degree Programme Director
RCSLT Specialist Advisor in Dysphagia

Surgical and Reproductive Sciences
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