The world's population is growing rapidly and the number of elderly people with
undernutrition and malnutrition is increasing. Common health problems among seniors are …

Objectives This study aims to determine the association between severe mental disorders
and oral health among individuals over 18 years of age. Methods An electronic search was …

Background Regular dental l check-ups and good oral hygiene are challenging for nursing
home residents, resulting in poor oral health. The interRAI instrument for Long-Term Care …

Nutrition intake plays a pivotal role in chewing difficulty (CD). This cross-sectional
descriptive study aims to explore the associations between CD and the dietary intake of …

Aim To investigate frailty trajectories in nursing home residents, and to test whether chewing
difficulty was a significant factor associated with frailty trajectories. Methods This is a 1‐year …

Purpose To determine the relationship between mastication and malnutrition in community-
dwelling older adults. Research strategies To establish the eligibility criteria, the acronym …

Abstract Background and Objectives Oral health of older adults in nursing homes is poor,
which can negatively affect general health and well-being. Most oral health problems are …

Background A decline in self-care due to deteriorating general health presents a challenge
for oral health in care-dependent older people. The most recently published data on the oral …

A swallow screening test is defined according to Swigert et al.(2007) as a minimally invasive
evaluation procedure that quickly “determines the likelihood that dysphagia exists; whether …

Regular physical activity combined with adequate nutrition delays the loss of functional
capacity and promotes healthy aging. Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) involves …