Swallowing correctly can save your life – are you doing it right?

The natural movement may be different for everyone, and being mindful could help prevent, or resolve, dysphagia

• Share your stories of caregiving for your parents with your siblings

People often assume swallowing is automatic and infallible, but I’ve learned it isn’t.

When my daughter was two months old, she caught RSV and stopped gaining weight. When she tried to feed, she coughed and sputtered, sometimes arching her back. She was soon diagnosed with dysphagia – a swallowing disorder.