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Geriatrics, Volume 7, Issue 6

December 2022 - 26 articles

Cover Story: Oropharyngeal dysphagia impacts the safety and efficacy of the swallowing function. The purpose of the study was to uncover the effect of the dysphagia specific exercise chin tuck against resistance compared to standard care combined with chin tuck against resistance. Standard care was 1–2 visits from a dietitian and occupational therapist informing about dysphagia, diet and importance of oral hygiene, and position when eating. A total of 92 citizens with confirmed oropharyngeal dysphagia were randomized to the two groups. Both groups experienced a significant effect on the swallowing function. The participants in both groups also experienced a significant reduction in problems with manipulating food in the mouth, chewing, and an increased appetite. The quality of life in both groups was significantly improved. View this paper
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Articles (26)

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,913 Views
10 Pages

5 November 2022

As the global population ages, frailty, which has been shown to affect and predict the quality of life (QoL) of older adults, has become a central issue. The aim of this study was to explore the mediating effects of daily physical activity (DPA) and...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
6,773 Views
15 Pages

2 November 2022

Aging is a global phenomenon, and the use of exercise technology by older adults can help them to prevent disease, achieve good health, and ultimately achieve successful aging. In the past, there literature compilation studies have been conducted on...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,615 Views
10 Pages

31 October 2022

In an aging human population, osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) frequently occurs. We conducted this retrospective study to analyze the clinical characteristics of elderly people with OVCF who underwent percutaneous vertebroplasty or...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,293 Views
21 Pages

25 October 2022

Many older adults consider driving a crucial aspect of their daily routine and the prospect of driving cessation to be disruptive to their current lifestyle. Driving cessation is associated with multiple adverse consequences, including poorer health...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,026 Views
13 Pages

Portable Digital Monitoring System for Sarcopenia Screening and Diagnosis

  • Eduardo Teixeira,
  • Lucimére Bohn,
  • José Pedro Guimarães and
  • Inês Marques-Aleixo

25 October 2022

Sarcopenia is a well-known highly prevalent muscle disease that severely impairs overall physical performance in elders, inducing a massive health-related economic burden. The widespread screening, diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia are pivotal to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,771 Views
12 Pages

24 October 2022

Dog walking is a physical activity (PA) with many health benefits for older adults. Dog behavior issues can be a barrier to dog walking. This study piloted leash manners training as a PA intervention for dog owners ages 60+ years. Fourteen dog owners...

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Geriatrics - ISSN 2308-3417