McKin Health Care Specialties
3000 Langstaff Road Suite 11 L4K 4R7 Vaughan, ON, Canada

Add some #fiber to your next meal. Have a happy and safe #Halloween. #fibersupplement #renaldiet

Today is #NationalCoffeeDay Brewed from a premium roast blend, Clear Advantage coffee provides a smooth, rich taste. Enjoy it hot or iced any time of day. #Dysphagia #ThickenedCoffee #readytodrink

Today is #worldpharmacistsday This years theme is Transforming Global Health. It highlights how important #pharmacists are for the well being of our communities, especially during a pandemic.

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay As dementia progresses, swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) become more common, .#alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #Dementia #dysphagia

Add more fiber to your diet with FiberCel. Dissolves instantly and is gluten free, sugar free and lactose free. 5 grams of fiber per serving. #FiberCel #fiber #addfibertoyourdiet

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Watermelon this summer. LiquaCel liquid protein is a perfect alternative for large volume supplements that are difficult to consume. Bariatric and dialysis friendly! #protein #liquidprotein #watermelon #renalfriendly

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Watermelon this summer. LiquaCel liquid protein is a perfect alternative for large volume supplements that are difficult to consume. Bariatric and dialysis friendly! #protein #liquidprotein #watermelon #renalfriendly

Today is National Piña Colada Day. If you like Piña Coladas...ask us about PUSH Collagen Dipeptide Concentrate in Pineapple Flavour (also available in Mixed Berry). This wound care supplement is great to treat Pressure Ulcers, Diabetic Wounds etc. #Pineapple #WoundCare #PressureUlcers #Collagen #MedicalNutrition

Goodbye June... Hello July! It's #CanadaDay remember to stay safe and healthy this #holiday #Canada #ProudlyCanadian

Did you know that it's #NationalHydrationDay. Ready-to-drink, thickened with xanthan gum, and packaged in single- and multi-serve resealable bottles, Thick-It Clear Advantage Beverages help provide proper nutrition and #hydration for people with swallowing disorders. #dysphagia #NDAM #nationaldysphagiamonth

Happy #NationalSmoothieDay Ask us about #LiquaCel a great tasting hydrolyzed #collagen #liquidprotein containing 16g of #protein and 2.5g of arginine in every serving (1 oz).

Are you getting enough Fiber in your diet? Ask us about FiberCel, Grit & taste free so it won’t alter the texture or taste. This instantly dissolving fiber powder contains 5 grams of fiber in every serving. #Fiber #FiberCel #FiberSupplement #MedicalNutrition #RenalFriendly

When considering the potential for dysphagia in patients following intubation, tracheostomies, and mechanical ventilation, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) must have a strong understanding of what these interventions are and how they may impact anatomy and physiology. https://bit.ly/2XzkIfg #Dysphagia #Tracheostomy #Covid19

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. See more

Dysphagia news and resource. Free webinar Dysphagia & Special Populations: Managing Dysphagia in Adults with Intellectual Disability https://bit.ly/2LPTR7X #Dysphagia #swallowingdifficulties Adults with intellectual disability are at risk for dysphagia. The unique swallowing, feeding, and behavioral challenges experienced in this population are vital considerations in the assessment and treatment of these patients. This webinar will discuss the nature of dysphagia management in adults with intellectual disability by exploring the current evidence in this area and discuss the clinical experiences of speech pathologists who assess and treat adults with intellectual disability in the Intermediate Care Setting.

It has been a year of IDDSI. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework was designed to avoid the confusion created by the different names used throughout the world to describe texture-modified foods and thickened liquids, so as to ensure patient safety. Thick-It Clear Advantage Ready-to-Drink beverages are available in both Level 2 (mildly thick) and Level 3 (moderately thick) consistencies. Level 2: Mildly Thick... - Appropriate when thin drinks flow too fast to be controlled safely - Suitable if tongue control is slightly reduced -Thickness is tested with the IDDSI Flow Test *4 to 8 mL will remain in the 10 mL slip tip syringe after 10 seconds of flow Level 3: Liquidized/Moderately Thick - Appropriate when tongue control is insufficient to manage level 2 drinks - Needs some tongue propulsion effort - Thickness is tested with the IDDSI Flow Test, the Fork Drip Test, and the Spoon Tilt Test * > 8 mL will remain in the 10 mL slip tip syringe after 10 seconds of flow * Drips slowly in dollops through the prongs of a fork * Easily pours off a spoon when tilted https://bit.ly/2zmi7Mk #IDDSI #Dysphagia #Swallowingdifficulties #Thickit #thickeneddrink #readytodrinkthickeneddrink #thickenedbeverage