Looking into oropharyngeal dysphagia in older adults

In Brief Difficulty initiating the swallowing process can interfere with a patient's ability to eat and drink. Older adults are at particular risk for many causes of dysphagia, including stroke, Parkinson disease, dementia, and malignancies. Refresh your knowledge of oropharyngeal dysphagia and its management, focusing on dietary modifications, to ward off serious complications.