INTRODUCTION: Dysphagia, or swallowing impairment, is a growing concern in dementia
and can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, functional decline, and fear of eating …

A growing concern in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD) is dysphagia, or
swallowing impairment, which leads to malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, functional …

The prevalence of older patients with dementia and oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is rising
and management is poor. Our aim was to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and long-term …

Dysphagia is a common syndrome in older people and its prevalence increases with age
[27]. Although the reported prevalence estimates across studies were highly variable, it can …

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 …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is an underestimated symptom in geriatric population.
Neurological and neuromuscular diseases, but also structural causes and iatrogenesis are …

Aim It is important to understand dysphagia in patients with dementia, as it is associated with
malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. Particularly in patients with A lzheimer's disease …

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

Dysphagia experienced as a consequence of neurodegenerative disease can have severe
consequences on a patient's health and well-being. Regular assessment of swallowing …

This position document has been developed by the Dysphagia Working Group, a committee
of members from the European Society for Swallowing Disorders and the European Union …