Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to discuss palliative care for patients with
dysphagia who also have a comorbid condition of dementia. It reviews the nature of …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that care for patients with dysphagia are uniquely
aware of the physiology of swallowing and how important eating is to patients and their …

In 2004, more than 12% of the population in the United States was aged 65 years or older.
This percentage is expected to increase to 20% of the population by 2030. The prevalence …

The aim of this study is to describe hospice caregivers' perceptions and practices in the
management of dysphagia in neurodegenerative disorders. In South Africa, hospices …

Background: Among patients seen by palliative care, dysphagia is prevalent and can lead to
disturbing symptoms and challenges in medical decisions for patients and families. Case …

This article discusses the role of the speech-language pathologist in palliative care in
nursing homes. The aim of this paper is to help speech-language pathologists practicing in …

As we approach the end of our lives, our bodies and organ systems begin to slow down. We
can think of this as the opposite of birth, when our systems are revving up. The transition of …

“While there is life, we must provide quality of life.” Paul Raia Swallowing and cognition have
always been considered two major contributors to quality of life. It's interesting to note, for …

Following an audit to determine the standards of the assessment and management of
dysphagia within the Wisdom Hospice, a standardized, multidisciplinary dysphagia policy …

In order to explore the literature on the role of family in dysphagia intervention, key search
terms were identified and literature was reviewed from Pub Med since 1999. Much of the …