Bonnie-- we haven't used it, but have seen it recommended lots of times.
Easier for PWPs to swallow thicker liquids, apparently.
>Hi all,
>My niece, Susan, is a nursing student & she is taking clinicals at a NH. Some
>of the patients there use a product called Thick-it to thicken drinks. She is
>wondering if any pwp have used it. My dad seems to (has for years) choke on
>liquids & he preferred to suck on ice rather than drink water.
>Any comments on the Thick-it.....
>
>Bonnie
>daughter of Jim 80/72
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