On July 26, 2023, Omutsu Johokyoku (Adult Diaper Information Center Japan) welcomed speech-language-hearing therapist Kohei Takada (高田耕平) for an online seminar, “Expanding What People Can Eat: Swallowing and Food Textures.”

Mr. Takada is a speech-language-hearing therapist, eating support researcher and representative of Hanasu Taberu Kurasu-sha (はなすたべるくらす舎). After working in hospitals, he has been supporting speaking and eating for people living at home and in facilities for older people.

The seminar explored the relationship between swallowing and food textures, discussing approaches to meals based on people’s eating abilities and living circumstances.

Thank you to Mr. Takada and everyone who attended.

Event details

Title
Expanding What People Can Eat: Swallowing and Food Textures

Instructor
Kohei Takada (高田耕平)
Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist
Representative, Hanasu Taberu Kurasu-sha
Eating Support Researcher

Date and time
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
20:00–21:30

Format
Online via Zoom

Capacity
100 people

Participation requirement
Previous attendance at “Diaper Fundamentals 1,” hosted by Omutsu Johokyoku

Participation fee
Free

Organizer
Omutsu Johokyoku (Adult Diaper Information Center Japan)

Related information

Kansai Television: Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists—Not Giving Up on Speaking or Eating
https://www.ktv.jp/news/feature/220120/

Igaku-Shoin: Food Textures at Home and Kameruka, a Simple Firmness Checker
https://webview.isho.jp/journal/detail/abs/10.15104/J00821.2022138339