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31 Aug 2018

Oral Nutrition Supplements – do your clients need them?

EnsureTM, FortisipTM and Procal ShotTM are just a few of the many nutrition supplements available for GP’s to prescribe.  Clients who have been hospitalised after a catastrophic injury are often given oral nutrition supplements when their oral food intake is limited — possibly due to a poor appetite, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or being weaned off […]
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30 Jul 2018

Obesity after a Traumatic Brain Injury

A landmark study published earlier this year in The Journal of Head Injury Rehabilitation, found that 20-25 years following a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, that 67% of people had a Body Mass Index (BMI) which put them in the overweight or obese category. The researchers didn’t track people over time, they just took a […]
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29 Jun 2018

Dysphagia-friendly “ice cream”

Beat the heat with banana “ice cream” ….suitable for dysphagia Sunshine and warm temperatures are two of the best parts of the British Summer and what better food to enjoy on a hot day than ice cream.  Sadly, people with dysphagia (swallowing problems) who require thickened fluids in order to help them swallow more safely, […]
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31 May 2018

Are you screening your clients for malnutrition?

Do you currently screen your clients for malnutrition as part of your initial assessment?  When I’ve asked case managers this question at recent presentations and conferences, most admit this isn’t something they had ever considered. Here’s why this is important. Over 3 million people in the UK are malnourished, and most of them live in […]
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15 Apr 2018

Coping with “taste” and smell loss

    Imagine a life without being able to smell your favourite food or “taste” the delicious flavours of your favourite dish.   Sadly, this is the reality for a large number of people with brain injuries, as smell loss (and to a lesser extent, taste loss) is quite common after this type of injury. […]
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12 Mar 2018

Nutrition before and after surgery

Nutrition Before and After Surgery After a major trauma or accident, surgery is often necessary to repair some of the damage and improve functionality and quality of life.  Sometimes this surgery is done immediately as an emergency case, and other times, elective surgery is conducted months or even years later.  Adequate nutrition before and after […]
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02 Feb 2018

Oral Vitamin Sprays

Oral vitamin sprays …perfect for people with swallowing issues Did you know that certain vitamins are now available to buy as an oral “spray” (also called a “buccal spray”)?  These oral sprays are a novel distribution method and may be preferred over standard liquid vitamins being administered by dropper, pipette or spoon for those with […]
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01 Feb 2018

Food for Thought – Nutrition, Hydration and Neuro-Rehab

Nutrition and Hydration are the Untapped Powers of Neuro-Rehab I’m honoured to have been interviewed for the Neuro-Rehab Times magazine in January 2018.  You can read the full article here.
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05 Jan 2018

Beyond tube feeding….8 ways that dietitians can help people with brain injuries

Beyond tube feeding…. 8 ways that dietitians can help people with brain injuries I love telling people that I’m a dietitian for people with brain injuries and neurological conditions. People seem to have a genuine interest and curiosity about my job which is not something that I have experienced at other times in my career. […]
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07 Dec 2017

Fatigue After Brain Injuries

 Fatigue After Brain Injuries The 7 blood tests to ask for The fatigue that affects 20-80% of people after a brain injury is different from “ordinary” fatigue because it is often unrelated to levels of exertion and doesn’t improve with rest.(1, 2)  The persistent nature of post-injury fatigue means it can negatively affect quality of […]
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