Many people carry a squeeze bottle or sports bottle to sip from throughout the day.
It may be useful to keep one at the bedside, also. Use lip lubricants or balms as needed. Drink liquids with meals and use gravies and sauces to make food easier to swallow. Avoid dry foods, such as crackers, cookies and toast, or soften them with liquids before eating. Eating smaller, more frequent meals may be easier than eating two or three larger meals.