Diet and care after stroke

Always follow the feeding advice from the speech therapist on discharge from the hospital
Cook his favorite food and cut it into small pieces
Select food soft in texture for ease of swallowing
Use appropriate utensil like a smaller spoon for eating. Let him take one bite after the other upon complete swallowing.
If feeding is required, ask him to sit upright to eat
If choking occurs, let him clear his throat first, then continue to eat
If you find him cough, choke, or has phlegm in his throat, which interrupts his eating, consult an occupational therapist or a speech therapist for further evaluation and advice.
Strengthen his mouth muscles and improve his chewing ability.
Observe if he is having other complications such as pneumonia and gastrointestinal bleeding, etc.
Accompany him to visit doctor periodically to monitor his health condition.

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