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It just occurred to me that if you can't find what you want, you might get additional information from a speech therapist in a rehab facility (I've been helped that way), or contacting a hospital dietician. I recall that last year a dietician from Memorial Sloan Kettering was very helpful.
Bonnie, I've found some information on thickeners from a site offering dysphagia products and am P'M'ing the contact information to you, as posted links are usually partially deleted.
I have a catalogue which I ordered from this site; I spoke with someone who was very helpful in providing information.
The catalogue doesn't indicate whether sugar or sodium are ingredients, but I believe the helpful information I received suggests the company is willing to spend some time helping potential customers... if you don't find what you want before then. ( Cwillie really knows her stuff!)
From the catalogue, I see that there are different kinds of thickeners; this might help in finding what you're looking for, if you haven't already from CWillie's suggestions.
I asked gardening forum members if they were aware of natural based thickeners, so that I could make my own. I was thinking of arrowroot, e.g., Typically I copy and save all the answers, but right now I can't find them. If I do, I'll share that with you.
SimplyThick Gel advertises as being low in carbs and sodium. You can buy plain xanthan gum in bulk also, but it is a real pain to use because it does not mix easily, I tried it but decided to go with the commercial products. The way to use it is to mix up a batch of very thick water which you then mix into the beverage you want to thicken.
We use Thik-it. I don't recall if there are sugars or sodium, but I'll check. I found a dysphagia site with about 4 different types of thickeners; I'll see if I can find the link for you.
Thank you so much. But those two effect moms blood pressure with the sodium and her blood sugar levels with the carbs and or sugars. I thank you for taking the time to answer.
There are commercial thickeners available at your local pharmacy, they are meant to be used in a variety of foods or beverages so are flavourless. Nestle Resource makes two types, Thicken Up made with modified cornstarch or Thicken Up Clear made with xanthan gum.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I have a catalogue which I ordered from this site; I spoke with someone who was very helpful in providing information.
The catalogue doesn't indicate whether sugar or sodium are ingredients, but I believe the helpful information I received suggests the company is willing to spend some time helping potential customers... if you don't find what you want before then. ( Cwillie really knows her stuff!)
From the catalogue, I see that there are different kinds of thickeners; this might help in finding what you're looking for, if you haven't already from CWillie's suggestions.
I asked gardening forum members if they were aware of natural based thickeners, so that I could make my own. I was thinking of arrowroot, e.g., Typically I copy and save all the answers, but right now I can't find them. If I do, I'll share that with you.
You can buy plain xanthan gum in bulk also, but it is a real pain to use because it does not mix easily, I tried it but decided to go with the commercial products. The way to use it is to mix up a batch of very thick water which you then mix into the beverage you want to thicken.