Physiological Mechanisms and Associated Pathophysiology of Dysphagia in Older Adults
Dysphagia can be a common secondary sequela of neurological and neurodegenerative disorders in older adults. Early screening, identification, and management of dysphagia is essential to avoid serious complications, including malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia; and promote quality of lif...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2022-12-01
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Series: | Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214221142949 |