Hospitalized patients with dementia and dysphagia are often prescribed a "dysphagia diet," made up of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids in an effort to reduce the risk for aspiration or ...

Our loved ones with dementia and dysphagia, the medical term for difficulty swallowing, present unique challenges during mealtime and feeding. Lauren Mahakian is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She ...

Poor swallowing function was associated with people developing dementia in the future, a study published on March 11 in Nature shows. As part of the research, scientists examined the relationship ...

A British doctor shared a surprising warning sign of dementia — the mind-deteriorating condition that afflicts more than 55 million worldwide. The obvious symptoms of dementia include memory loss, but ...

The ability to swallow is something most of us take for granted; however, in older adults, it can become a serious and life-threatening problem if it's impaired and nor properly addressed. Swallowing ...

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common problem among patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The ability to swallow is important to patients' oral and physical health, especially ...