The risk of developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases with age and exposure to
aging-related diseases and conditions. Roughly 7% to 10% of adults older than age 50 have …

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical specialty that focuses on preventing and
relieving suffering and on supporting the best possible quality of life for patients and their …

Objective: There are few studies concerning the differences in quality-of-life (QOL) between
palliative care patients with and without dysphagia to date. We aimed to compare the QOL …

Speech-language pathologists require a specialized set of skills to treat end of life (EOL)
patients with dysphagia. SLPs must advance their diagnostic and prognostic skills, adapt …

Dysphagia is common in older adults. Linda Nazarko gives an overview of how practice
nurses can support individuals living with dysphagia The practice nurse may encounter …

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Mr. R was a 55-year-old man diagnosed with ALS. Two years prior, he developed
weakness, twitching, and tingling sensation in his arms. He reported interval worsening in …

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common medical condition among today's patients.
It is estimated the approximately 15% of individuals older than 60 years experience …

Background: Dysphagia is common in the elderly population, and it can lead to
complications such as aspiration, undernutrition, and psychological and social interaction …