Signs for Early Detection of Dysphagia in Older Adults with Severe Alzheimer’s Disease

Volume: 24, Issue: 6, Pages: 659 - 664
Published: May 12, 2020
Abstract
The aim of this study was to detect signs of dysphagia in older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A cross-sectional study. A total of 280 institutionalized older adults (with AD = 145; without AD = 135), aged > 70 years, with oral feeding, both sexes were examined. Modified water-swallowing test determined the dysphagia. Independent variables were dependency level (modified Barthel Index), oral health and function status...
Paper Details
Title
Signs for Early Detection of Dysphagia in Older Adults with Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
Published Date
May 12, 2020
Volume
24
Issue
6
Pages
659 - 664
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