04/15/2026
This all-beef frankfurter comes on a poppy-seed bun with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, peppers, celery salt, and a pickle 🤤
No ketchup necessary - as if there would be any room for it!
And at 90 years old, that was all Kenneth wanted.
Ken arrived at Benedictine Living Community in Duluth after a frightening hospitalization for acute respiratory failure with hypoxia.
He left the hospital on pureed textures and mildly thick liquids after his MBS confirmed aspiration.
For a man who'd been living with chronic dysphagia, this wasn't new territory, but it was discouraging.
Thankfully, this 90-year old went straight to Ampcare-certified SLP Kendra Fameree for dysphagia therapy.
On his first day of therapy, Ken told her exactly what he wanted: a cold glass of ice water and a Chicago style hot dog, a proper hot dog, the way it's meant to be eaten.
Five days a week for three weeks, Ken showed up and completed Ampcare’s Effective Swallowing Protocol.
By the end of treatment, he was completing every swallow on time without a single cue from Kendra.
Three weeks later, Ken was discharged on a regular diet and thin liquids.
And on that last day of therapy, Kendra brought ice-cold water and a Chicago dog.
THAT'S what we're talkin' about!! The picture says it all!
Whether you work with patients who are not even one-year old or serve those who are 90+ years old, Ampcare can help.
What kinds of foods have YOUR patients dreamed of eating again? Tell us in the comments!
