Objectives Decision‐making around dysphagia management is becoming increasingly
challenging due to the complexity of contexts associated with an ageing population. 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 …

In order for a person to swallow safely and effectively, five bodily systems must work in
coordination. Dysphagia occurs when there is a breakdown in one or more of these systems …

Incorporating essential health information on older adults into the framework of today's
clinical dysphagia practice is of essence to the patient and the practitioner. This article will …

Aim To develop a set of evidence‐informed strategies to assist older people to improve
swallowing functions and prevent further damage from complications. Design A two‐round …

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is a com-mon condition in both primary and secondary
care. Yet dysphagia may be difficult to diagnose and management needs to be tailored to …

Abstract Purpose: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are assumed to use evidence-
based practice to inform treatment decisions. However, the reasoning underpinning …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that care for patients with dysphagia are uniquely
aware of the physiology of swallowing and how important eating is to patients and their …

Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon
swallowing and at mealtimes, and the significant effect this can have on people with …

Dysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There
are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and …