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Chin to chest is also frequently advised for seniors with risk of aspiration

This seems like a great idea!

Or you could just use a straw. That's the best method I know of for easily swallowing pills. Just put the pill on your tongue, form a tight seal around the straw, and suck - the pill goes down super-easy in most cases. Also works well when sucking water out of any kind of tube. They key is the suction effect.

Or stick out your tongue & place the pill towards the back of your tongue. When you pull your tongue back in your mouth to take a drink of water, the pill is almost in your throat & easier to swallow.

I’ve never been able to swallow pills so I will try this next time

I’ll have to try that!

Definitely for pills, but I find the capsules still float.

Do note: This is specific to capsules, not regular solid pills.

This works with pills & capsules for me. Especially the "horse pill" sized vitamins I take.

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I do it like a pelican: chin to chest then chin up and swallow in a powerful movement and it slides right down your throat.

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