Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the practice patterns of speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) managing dysphagia in persons with dementia (PWD) in the United …

Objectives Dysphagia is prevalent in older adults with dementia, particularly in the acute
care setting. The objective of this study was to use an innovative approach to extract a more …

Purpose: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) affects nearly 90% of hospitalized persons with
dementia. Yet, little is known about the care partner experience. The purpose of our study …

Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon
swallowing and at mealtimes, and the significant effect this can have on people with …

Background: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) patients who are
hospitalized often develop oropharyngeal dysphagia, increasing risk for adverse outcomes …

Purpose Persons with neurodegenerative disease frequently develop comorbid dysphagia
as part of their disease process. Current “reactive” approaches to dysphagia management …

Dysphagia is described as a highly relevant comorbidity of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
However, there is a scarcity of studies aiming at the characteristics and progression of …

In order for a person to swallow safely and effectively, five bodily systems must work in
coordination. Dysphagia occurs when there is a breakdown in one or more of these systems …

INTRODUCTION: Dysphagia, or swallowing impairment, is a growing concern in dementia
and can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, functional decline, and fear of eating …

Management of patients with dementia and dysphagia can be very complex. These patients
may exhibit changes in behavior during meals, changes in physiology of swallow, and …