Description
Presented by: Aswhini Namasivayam-MacDonald, PhD, SLP (C), CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLP & David Jamieson
AUDIENCE: Undergraduate, graduate students, Clinical Fellows, experienced clinicians, clinicians who would like to transition from school-based SLP to medical-based SLP.
Dysphagia is more than a swallowing impairment; it can disrupt identity, relationships, and quality of life. In this webinar, Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald will explore the psychosocial and caregiving burden of dysphagia, highlighting key research insights. Joining her is David Jamieson, a head and neck cancer survivor living with dysphagia, who will share his lived experiences. Together, they’ll explore what it means to truly support people with dysphagia.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the impact of dysphagia on quality of life and caregiver burden in adults.
- Recognize the value of integrating patient and caregiver voices into dysphagia care and decision-making.
- Identify practical strategies to provide person-centered support that addresses both the physical and emotional consequences of dysphagia.
THIS RECORDED WEBINAR IS FREE THANKS TO THE UNCONDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS.
This webinar is approximately 60 minutes in length. This is a recording of a live webinar.
This webinar is offered for Professional Development Hours (PDHs), previously Certification Maintenance Hours (CMHs). For more info: https://www.asha.org/certification/factdef/.
Certificate of completion available upon request once completed.
Presenters:
Dr. Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald is a speech-language pathologist, Associate Professor at McMaster University, and an internationally recognized researcher in dysphagia. Her work focuses on improving quality of life and care for individuals living with dysphagia, particularly in frail older adults and those with dementia. Through her work, she explores the intersection of swallowing impairments, quality of life, and health equity. Ashwini is deeply committed to patient and caregiver engagement in research.
David Jamieson has been living with dysphagia since 2021, following treatment for head and neck cancer that included surgery and radiation to remove a tumour, several lymph nodes, and the base of his tongue. A 63-year-old retired broadcaster and father of three, David now navigates the daily challenges, fears, and social isolation that can accompany dysphagia. He is a passionate advocate for advancing dysphagia research and improving clinical support for those affected.
