Freeborn Dysphagia Associates, LLC

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09/14/2024

Hey friends! Let's talk about an important topic today - Dysphagia.
Did you know that Dysphagia is a medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide? It refers to difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, and it can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. But fear not! There are various ways to manage Dysphagia and improve the overall swallowing experience. The experts in speech and swallowing conditions are here to help you navigate this landscape and offer treatments and solutions. Contact us today at 405-766-1238.

09/14/2024

There's no need to unsettle your patient, add additional stress to them or other allied staff, or relocate a patient from the facility to conduct high-quality instrumental swallowing evaluations. Our licensed, specially trained, and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologists travel to contracted medical facilities across Oklahoma to carry out the endoscopic assessment procedure, upon the request of a licensed speech pathologist and a physician's order. The results from these assessments provide physicians and other care providers with concrete evidence of swallowing impairment, characteristics of swallowing defined by an evidence-based nominal rating scale, and the severity of the condition. We also offer recommendations for administering hydration, oral feeding, and/or feeding rehabilitation for your patient. Reach out to us at 405-766-1238 so we can discuss your patient’s needs.

09/14/2024

Did you know it takes more than 40 pairs of muscles and 8 nerves to move food from the mouth to the stomach? While the process of swallowing food appears to be quite simple to the average person, it’s actually a complex system of several steps that must occur in the right order and at the right time. When one step fails, a swallowing disorder can occur. This article will help you understand dysphagia swallowing difficulties and how to prevent aspirations- https://thickit.com/blog/2019/06/25/dysphagia-diet-understanding-swallowing-difficulties-and-preventing-aspiration/ . Please reach out to us at 405-766-1238 where our highly trained speech-language pathologists and swallowing experts can assist you.

09/14/2024

Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a common consequence of many medical conditions, including stroke, chronic diseases affecting the nervous system, and head and neck surgeries. But swallowing difficulty can also be associated with aging. This article will give you all the details about how aging affects our swallowing ability - https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/how-aging-affects-our-swallowing-ability/ -1174 . For more information or a free consultation, please reach out to us at Freeborn Dysphagia Associates – 405-766-1238.

09/13/2024

At the beginning of 2018, Freeborn Dysphagia Associates made the decision to provide mobile swallow studies using flexible endoscopy (FEES). This allowed skilled nursing facilities and hospitals to access state-of-the-art FEES technology right at the patient's bedside. The company was established in Oklahoma with the aim of delivering top-tier medical services with a focus on quality and compassion to all patients who require an instrumental swallow study. Our mission is to provide a detailed and clear understanding of a person's swallowing disorder, contribute to education on swallowing disorders, deliver high-quality evaluations, and support speech and language pathologists treating patients by providing a report that will aid both the patient and the treating speech pathologist with a precise plan of care. If you have loved ones or patients needing this type of service, please reach out to us at 405-766-1238.

09/13/2024

Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are frequently referred to as "the Long Goodbye". I would also characterize the disease as a prolonged journey. Just like most journeys, you can meticulously plan, but you may discover that the map isn't fully detailed. Unexpected detours can arise at any moment. One of the most prevalent challenges faced by those with dementia is a swallowing disorder, known as dysphagia. This article will explain the dementia detour with dysphagia - https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/dementia-detour-dysphagia/ -1627 . Feel free to reach out to us here at Freeborn Dysphagia Associates for additional information or assistance. Visit our website at freeborndysphagia.com.

09/12/2024

Our licensed, specialty-trained, and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologists travel to contracted medical facilities throughout Oklahoma to administer the endoscopic assessment procedure upon the request of a licensed speech pathologist and a physician's order. The assessment results provide physicians and other care providers with definitive evidence of swallowing impairment, swallowing characteristics defined by an evidence-based nominal rating scale, and its severity. We also provide recommendations for administering hydration, oral feeding, and/or feeding rehabilitation for your patient. If you have loved ones or patients needing this type of service, please reach out to us at 405-766-1238.