When feeding a resident who has difficulty swallowing, what should you do?

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Offer small amounts of food and allow time to swallow between bites. Offering small amounts and allowing adequate time to swallow between bites is the safest approach. Feeding quickly increases choking risk. Straws may actually increase aspiration risk. Tipping the head back is contraindicated as it can cause aspiration; the head should remain neutral or slightly flexed forward.