1. Start with your chosen drink 2. Add the thickener 3. Stir well 4. Allow time to settle 5. Check the consistency

Preparing dysphagia drinks can feel like a lot to remember. A simple way to think about it is: Add. Stir. Go Slõ. • Add the thickener • Stir well • Allow to settle and serve

Preparing drinks differently each time can lead to variation. Keeping the process consistent helps improve safety.

Common mistakes when preparing dysphagia drinks include using the wrong thickness level, inconsistent mixing, not measuring thickener accurately, serving drinks at the wrong temperature, and failing to recheck consistency before serving, which can increase the risk of choking or aspiration.

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The correct way to thicken drinks for dysphagia is to follow a consistent method every time. Start with your chosen drink, add the correct amount of thickener, stir well, allow the drink to settle, and check the consistency before serving. Small changes in measurement, mixing, or timing can affect how the drink flows. Using a simple, repeatable process helps improve safety and confidence. Liquid drink thickeners can make this easier by reducing steps and helping achieve more consistent results.

Thickened drinks should be left to settle according to the preparation instructions before serving. This allows the drink to reach the correct consistency for safe swallowing. If a drink is served too soon, it may still be too thin. If left too long, it may become thicker than intended. Allowing the same settling time each time helps keep drinks consistent and safer to swallow.

If a drink is too thin, it may flow too quickly and be harder to control when swallowing. If a drink is too thick, it may be difficult to swallow comfortably and less enjoyable to drink. Both can affect safety and make drinks more likely to be left unfinished. That’s why preparing drinks consistently — and following the recommended method — is important. When drinks feel right, people are more likely to drink them and stay hydrated. A simple way to remember: For drinks: Add. Stir. Go Slõ. For nutritional supplements: Add. Shake. Go Slõ. Using a liquid drink thickener helps make dysphagia drinks easier, safer and more enjoyable to prepare. Slõ Syrup is a liquid drink thickener designed to do exactly that. Add. Stir. Go Slõ. Using a pre-thickened oral nutritional supplement means you simply add cold milk to make a nutritional drink — helping make nutrition easier, safer and more enjoyable to prepare. Slõ Milkshakes+ provide high protein, high calorie drinks that are easier to finish. Add. Shake. Go Slõ.