Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing food or liquid. Swallowing impairments can
threaten the safety and efficiency with which oral alimentation is maintained. Chronic …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a widespread condition in older people and thus poses a
serious health threat to the residents of nursing homes. The management of dysphagia …

Problems with eating and swallowing are recognised as features of advancing dementia
and may be a sign that the person is entering the terminal phase of illness. Such problems …

Adults with dysphagia experience difficulties swallowing food and fluids with potentially
harmful health and psychosocial consequences. Speech pathologists who manage patients …

Most of us look forward to mealtime. It is, of course, an opportunity to eat, but it is also a
chance to socialize with others and relax from the day's work or routine. However, for many …

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 …

Background: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are often called upon to assess
swallowing function for older adults with advanced dementia at high risk of aspiration and …

Dysphagia in adults affects their quality of life and can lead to life-threatening conditions.
The authors draw on both 30 years of experience as clinicians and also on expert testimony …

Dysphagia, like any chronic health condition, negatively impacts quality of life (QOL).
Individuals with dysphagia report social and psychological problems associated with having …