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Kathryn Fransz
7 days ago4 min read
Dysphagia and Oral Health
There is a higher risk of pneumonia if the person has poor oral health, rather than if they aspirate from a healthy mouth.
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Kathryn Fransz
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Life After Treatment
It can be both an empowering and scary time to complete treatment and survive cancer, and it looks different for everybody.
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Kathryn Fransz
May 9, 20244 min read
Dumpster Diving
dumpster diving has become a movement amongst many that is underpinned by some very relevant moral and economical factors.
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Kathryn Fransz
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Religion and Food
A discussion about the close relationship between religious traditions and food, and how that can pose a challenge to people with dysphagia
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Kathryn Fransz
Apr 2, 20243 min read
Snacking with Dysphagia
A little chat about snacking with dysphagia. How the usual options can be limited but bit of creativity can make life easy and healthy!
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Kathryn Fransz
Feb 7, 20244 min read
Inclusion and Equality Through Food
Sharing meals is a huge part of socialisation and bringing people together but did you know it can also be exclusive?
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Kathryn Fransz
Nov 15, 20233 min read
Naturally Occurring Modified Foods: Modified Foods in the Wild
We can build skills to identify foods that fall into a modified category without changing a thing about them, even when they're on the menu!
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Kathryn Fransz
Sep 18, 20233 min read
Meet the Maker...
My name is Kathryn, I’m a Melbourne based speech pathologist who has been working with and supporting people with dysphagia for over 7 years
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Kathryn Fransz
Aug 29, 20233 min read
The (Currently) Young and Fabulous
In the very first ever post, I wrote about what dysphagia is, its prevalence and its impact on people who live with the condition and...
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Kathryn Fransz
Aug 16, 20234 min read
Natural Meat Tenderisers- Green Paw Paw and Pineapple
Todays solution is brought to you by Natural Meat Tenderisers such as Paw Paw and Pineapple.
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Kathryn Fransz
Jul 31, 20235 min read
Interview: Brennan- Butcher
Brennan is now an experienced butcher with a wealth of knowledge and experience to talk about relationship to food
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Kathryn Fransz
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Meet the Meat: Types of Cuts
One of the biggest and most common issues that I come across when working with clients is difficulty with meat.
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Kathryn Fransz
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Memory, Food and the Five Senses
Meals can serve as a means of many different things. A means for survival, creative expression, affection and also a way to access...
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