Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. Consequences of dysphagia include malnutrition and dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, compromised...
Simple exercises improve oral functioning in elders
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 07, 2020
Older study participants showed improvements in all functions measured after participating in an eight-week oral exercises program.
Elderly patients with GERD more likely to ignore severe symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2020
Elderly patients have a high tolerance for acid reflux symptoms, putting them at risk of untreated severe disease, says a medical specialist.
Choking hazard: Seniors struggle to swallow vitamins, calcium pills
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 21, 2019
Older adults are much more likely to choke on dietary supplements than are younger adults. Multivitamins and calcium pills are the biggest culprits.
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Mar 28, 2018
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Study reveals slow feedings may exacerbate dysphagia
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 04, 2015
Researchers caution that a slow-but-constant feeding pace could worsen dysphagia by increasing the duration of mealtimes and fatiguing the oral muscles associated with swallowing.
Good news about bad news
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 11, 2012
Great. Perfect. Dental x-rays have been officially linked to brain tumors. Now I have a headache. I think I need to lie down.
Managing the clinically anticipated Medicare Part A length of stay
By
Kris Mastrangelo, OTR, MBA, LNHA
Jan 26, 2012
The Medicare adjustments of fiscal year 2012 have left the long-term care profession discussing and debating care strategies to ensure success and mitigate the reductions in reimbursement. A key indicator...
Electric brain stimulation improves swallowing dysfunction in stroke patients, study says
Mar 30, 2011
Electrical brain stimulation has been shown to help recent stroke patients who have difficulty with swallowing after a stroke, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center’s Stroke...