Some older adults with a poor dental state, but not suffering from swallowing disorders (dysphagia), could be given crushed drugs unnecessarily, just because they are given texture modified food. Thirty-nine residents were included in this analysis of nursing home practices:… Continue Reading →
With the relentless aging of the population worldwide, two major concerns need our immediate attention: the expected dramatic increase in disease and disability burden, and the decrease in the ratio of working individuals vs. retirees. A comprehensive approach involving experts… Continue Reading →
For clinical studies of sarcopenia and frailty, clinically meaningful outcome measures are needed to monitor disease progression, evaluate efficacy of interventions, and plan clinical trials. Physical performance measures including measures of gait speed and other aspects of mobility and strength… Continue Reading →
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