Dysphagia and related problems with oral intake must certainly be numbered among the
important geriatric syndromes. 1 They, like other geriatric syndromes, become increasingly …

The aging population is rapidly growing, requiring speech–language pathologists to better
manage a caseload that includes older adults who have a variety of needs. The purpose of …

The capacity to swallow or eat is a basic human need and can be a great pleasure. Older
adults look forward to sharing mealtimes and participating in social interactions. The loss of …

Swallowing problems can occur in any population but are more prevalent with the older
adult. Many older adults have multiple physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments that …

Swallowing problems, or dysphagia, are common as people age, and are associated with
significant negative outcomes, including weight loss, pneumonia, dehydration, shortened life …

This review opens with an outline definition of dysphagia, its causes, and why it is vital that
people involved in the health care of older people should be aware of it. A brief …

Abstract Purpose of Review Several age-related sensory and motor changes impact
swallow function in the elderly. Dysphagia is a common and growing concern as the …

An unprecedented demographic transformation is occurring as our population ages. Those
older than age 65 represent the fastest growing segment of the population. Within this older …

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common problem in the elderly. For example, nearly
50% of all patients residing in nursing homes suffer from a swallowing disorder. 1 One study …

Society revolves around food, both as a physical necessity and a social nicety; thus, eating
and drinking (and, hence, swallowing safely) have become a cornerstone of social life …