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Hydration: How Do I Get Enough Water?

Amy Roman On October 19, 2013   /   ALS Experts Blog, Nutrition, Swallowing and Nutrition   /   5 Comments
Hydration: How Do I Get Enough Water?

By Cheryl Patterson, R.D. Registered Dietician.   How do I get enough water??  We hear this question frequently at The Forbes Norris ALS Clinic.  Hydration is important and can become challenging with swallowing difficulties.  Here are 5 guidelines to remember.   FIRST, It doesn’t have to be water!

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Amy is an Augmentative Communication Specialist at Forbes Norris ALS Research and Treatment Center.

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