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Heart Healthy Cooking

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains similarities in the most effective diets for prevention of cardiovascular disease, based on various studies and clinical trials, and positive outcomes of changing diet for the long term.
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Hearing Loss and Dementia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Too much yelling going on in your therapy sessions? Are you watching social isolation setting in like a stone for a patient who can’t hear anything? This material explains the current research showing the link between hearing loss and dementia. Hearing aids can reduce social isolation and increase mental activity which both help reduce the risk for dementia. 
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Health Management Log

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This health management log can be used to track a variety of important health related information for improved independence and self-awareness.
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Health Benefits of Exercise

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This provides insight into the link between exercise, pain relief, and long-term health. The handout describes how the evidence base has shown that exercise helps you live longer, helps with weight loss, improves health markers, reduces pain, reduces body fat, and improves cognitive skills.
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Xerostomia / Dry Mouth

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the various causes of xerostomia and provides a list of treatment options, including using natural enzymes, adjusting medications, oral rinses and moisturizing products, use of humidifiers, and avoiding dehydrating foods/liquids.
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Why Is My Child a Picky Eater?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains why children develop picky eating habits, with a focus on the complex and multifactorial nature of these patterns.
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Which Thickener is Right for Me?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout lays out the basics of these types of thickeners, including main ingredients, shelf life, how they’re thickened, and pros/cons.
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What to Know Before Signing a Legal Variance Form

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients and families facing the complex and personal decision of either signing a variance form or following specific safe swallow precautions prescribed in a healthcare setting. All patients and families deserve to know 1) their risk of dysphagia; 2) strategies to reduce their risk of dysphagia; and 3) their rights regarding their choice to use those strategies or not within a healthcare setting. This handout describes these three important factors.
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