Dysphagia — the medical term for trouble swallowing — can be caused by medications or acid reflux. It can also be a red flag for diseases like lung cancer, head and neck cancers, stroke or ...

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Dysphagia is the medical term given to difficulty swallowing, a common symptom for older people, especially those living with dementia, Parkinson’s and many other conditions. Those living with ...

Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing, and must follow soft, nutritional "dysphagia diets." Kawabata Eri is teaching caregivers how to make appetizing dysphagia-friendly dishes.

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“We know that a good 40% of the general elderly population will experience some of these difficulties,” explained Carnaby. So ...