Aging population is a global issue that presents a significant challenge to humanity.
Declining organ function with aging can lead to gastrointestinal and nutritional shortages …

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 …

Research suggests there are age-related changes in swallowing that do not constitute
impairment (“presbyphagia”). The goal of this study was to explore the influence of age on …

Background “Presbyphagia” refers to characteristic age-related changes in the complex
neuromuscular swallowing mechanism. It has been hypothesized that cumulative …

Objectives Understanding how aging impacts swallowing can help differentiate typical from
atypical behaviors. This study aimed to quantify age-related swallowing alterations observed …

Introduction Swallowing impairment (SI) is an underdiagnosed dysfunction frequently seen
as an expected condition of aging. However, SI can lead to health complications and …

Abstract Objective To develop a French version of the Eating Assessment Tool (Fr EAT-10)
and to assess its internal consistency, reliability and clinical validity. Methods Fifty-six …

Background Tongue strengthening exercise (TSE) is a remedial method for the training of
swallowing-related muscles in the oropharyngeal phase. However, clinical evidence of its …

Consuming foods and liquids for nutrition requires the coordination of several muscles.
Swallowing is triggered and modified by sensory inputs from the aerodigestive tract. Taste …

Swallowing is an essential process to maintain homeostasis in the human body. With aging,
changes occur in both central and peripheral structures, giving rise to presbyphagia …