Objectives: Epidemiological studies of dysphagia in the elderly are rare. A non-treatment-
seeking, elderly cohort was surveyed to provide preliminary evidence regarding the …

Objectives To determine whether symptoms and clinical signs of swallowing dysfunction
could be easily identified in community‐dwelling elderly adults and to examine the …

Introduction: Swallowing disorders are common in the elderly but its prevalence is often
underestimated. They can result in increased morbidity and mortality. Methods: This article …

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

Dysphagia is an important problem for the elderly. While well characterized in acutely ill
populations, the prevalence and quality-of-life changes associated with dysphagia remain …

Objectives This review clarifies current information regarding the prevalence of and risk
factors associated with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in the community dwelling elderly …

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 …

It is estimated that by the year 2050, people aged 65 years or older will account for 25% of
the population in developed countries. 1, 2 As an overall increase in longevity over the past …

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 …

A population-based, crosssectional study of the true prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia
(OD), impaired efficacy of swallowing, impaired safety of swallowing, and aspiration in the …