presented by Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
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What's the difference between dysphagia and a normal, aging swallow? The aging swallow has specific characteristics which are distinct from and should not be confused with dysphagia. It is true, however, that dysphagia becomes more prevalent as we age and that aging may in some ways pre-dispose us to swallowing difficulties. This course specifically tackles dehydration in the elderly, including how to recognize those at risk, and the pros and cons of thick liquid utilization in clients at risk for dehydration are reviewed. The course also discusses risk factors for malnutrition as we age, including the pros and cons of dietary modifications in clients at risk of nutritional compromise. This course also provides a rationale for diet liberalization in institutionalized elderly clients.
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a speech-language pathologist and board-certified specialist in swallowing disorders with more than 25 years of experience. She is currently a senior speech-language pathologist at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she provides evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with dysphagia and is involved in program planning and…
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1. Dehydration Prevention and Management
Chapter one discusses dehydration in the elderly, including how to recognize those at risk. It also provides suggestions for preventing dehydration and strategies to improve hydration in those at risk. The pros and cons of thick liquid utilization in clients at risk for dehydration are also reviewed.
2. Nutrition Issues in the Elderly
This chapter discusses risk factors for malnutrition with age. The pros and cons of dietary modifications in clients at risk of nutritional compromise are reviewed.
3. Strategies for Improving Nutrition
The final lecture of this course provides suggestions for improving nutrition in the elderly including supplementation, environmental and dietary modifications, and compensations for low endurance. Additionally, this chapter provides a rationale for diet liberalization in institutionalized elderly clients.
4. Discussion on Thick Liquids
The final chapter of this course includes a discussion of the use of thick liquids in dysphagia care in real-world clinical scenarios.
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