Dysphagia in Older Adults.docx

**Dysphagia in Older Adults** John Black is 89 years old, one week ago he had a cerebrovascular accident (stroke), he has been diagnosed as having dysphagia and all John's meals must be pureed. **What is dysphagia?** Dysphagia is a condition that affects a person\'s ability to swallow properly....

**Dysphagia in Older Adults** John Black is 89 years old, one week ago he had a cerebrovascular accident (stroke), he has been diagnosed as having dysphagia and all John's meals must be pureed. **What is dysphagia?** Dysphagia is a condition that affects a person\'s ability to swallow properly. **What are the common signs & symptoms of dysphagia:** Common signs and symptoms of dysphagia include difficulty swallowing, coughing or choking during meals, pain when swallowing, and a feeling of food getting stuck in the throat. **What does 'pureed' mean?** Pureed means that the food has been blended or processed until it reaches a smooth, pudding-like consistency. **Describe the difference in thickness between regular fluids and mildly thickened fluids?** Regular fluids have a thin consistency, while mildly thickened fluids have a slightly thicker consistency, similar to nectar or honey.