June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month. What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Someone who has dysphagia will likely be on a modified diet following the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) Framework. Texture modifications can make food and liquids easier to swallow and can help decrease the risk of aspiration.