Stroke and Head/Neck Injury

The principles for eating depend on the severity and damage to the nervous system caused by the stroke or neurological injury. The guidelines are similar to those for dealing with Dementia.

• Need for proper positioning and utensils.
• Dysphagia textures and thickened liquids may be needed due to the inability to control the swallow.
• Finger foods help to increase a peson's independance when eating which leads to higher the self esteem during recovery.