Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe difficulty swallowing. People with dysphagia may have difficulty safely swallowing liquids and foods. DysphagiAide can help. Caused by stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, among many other diagnoses, dysphagia poses a potential danger of aspiration and choking while increasing the likelihood of dehydration. DysphagiAide was created for you. We use the exact same thickener (made from corn) as some of the national branded products, just without the high prices. A measuring scoop and easy to follow directions are included.