Poor swallowing function was associated with people developing dementia in the future, a study published on March 11 in Nature shows.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Feb. 27
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 27, 2024
Medicaid expansion only gave healthcare workers in higher roles an income boost … Tummy fat affects brain health, cognition in people with high Alzheimer’s risk … Parkinson’s anti-inflammatory...
Report: Caregivers must team up with workers to help people with Parkinson’s, dysphagia
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Kristen Fischer
Nov 08, 2023
A new report calls on clinicians, other healthcare workers and loved ones to provide better awareness of and care for people with Parkinson’s disease who have difficulty swallowing. The need is critical,...
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.
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 28
Mar 28, 2018
Nebraska chain enters receivership after failing to pay employees at 31 nursing home and assisted living facilities … Hopkins researchers study mechanics of swallowing to reduce food aspiration,...
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.