Living Well
With Dysphagia
WHAT IS DYSPHAGIA?
Swallowing
difficulties
"Dysphagia" is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Over 2 million Canadians aged 45 years and older may experience swallowing difficulties.1,2 It is often not detected or diagnosed until it begins to impact day to day life.
If you experience swallowing difficulties, it can be challenging to know what to do, or where to start. Wherever you are in your journey, there are resources available to help. You’re not alone, start learning now.
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Additional Resources
EAT 10 SCREENING TOOL FOR DYSPHAGIA
Unsure about where to start?
I have trouble swallowing. Am I at risk of having dysphagia?
EAT-10 is a list of 10 questions about your swallowing ability. This questionnaire can be completed in as little as 2 minutes and can assess your risk of dysphagia, and the need to see a healthcare professional for further assessment. This questionnaire may be answered by you or with the help of a caregiver or a healthcare professional.
Complete the questionnaire here.
References:
- Namasivayam-MacDonald, A. et al, Dysphagia. 2023. 38:1406–1420.
- Statistics Canada. Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population. https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/. Accessed April 24, 2023.