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Those who are dying may lose their ability to swallow and may have increased production of bronchial secretions, resulting in such an accumulation. [3] Usually, two or three days earlier, symptoms of approaching death can be observed, such as saliva accumulating in the throat, difficulty taking even a spoonful of water, shortness of breath ...
Swallowing disorders can occur in all age groups, resulting from congenital abnormalities, structural damage, and/or medical conditions. [11] Swallowing problems are a common complaint among older individuals, and the incidence of dysphagia is higher in the elderly, [33] [34] and in patients who have had strokes. [35]
Stroke – swallowing problems can cause stroke victims to aspirate food or liquid into the lungs and cause pneumonia mostly in elderly people. Parkinson's disease – the mechanism of swallowing disorders in Parkinson's disease may be related to extrapyramidal and autonomic system disorders.
An article about Influences on Cognitive Function in Older Adults (Neuropsychology, November 2014) states that "the nutritional status of older adults relates to their quality of life, ability to live independently, and their risk for developing costly chronic illnesses. An aging adult’s nutritional well-being can be affected by multiple ...
Again, it’s completely normal to feel like you’re not the best version of yourself when it’s later in the day, especially for older adults. That goes double over the holidays, when everyone ...
For older adults, the loss can even cause a phenomenon known as the “widowhood effect,” which puts them at a higher risk of dying themselves, particularly within the first three months of ...
The environment of space is lethal without appropriate protection: the greatest threat in the vacuum of space derives from the lack of oxygen and pressure, although temperature and radiation also pose risks. The effects of space exposure can result in ebullism, hypoxia, hypocapnia, and decompression sickness.
Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our ...