Did you know that nearly 20% of older adults experience complete tooth loss, significantly affecting their nutritional intake? Poor dental health is a common challenge for older adults, significantly affecting their ability to eat and maintain proper nutrition. Issues such as missing teeth, gum disease, dry mouth, and poorly fitting dentures can make chewing difficult, […]

Cancer treatments often bring significant nutritional challenges, with up to 80% of cancer patients experiencing malnutrition and 3 out of 5 patients report losing weight at some point in their cancer journey. Metabolic and psychological stress, poor appetite and sensory alterations can lead to this malnutrition. Maintaining proper nutrition is vital for preserving strength, promoting […]

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. It can range from mild challenges with specific types of food to a complete inability to swallow is a geriatric syndrome. Affecting 10% to 33% of older adults, it is commonly seen in older adults who have experienced a stroke or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer or Parkinson disease. […]

What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, resulting in brain damage. This disruption can cause a variety of physical and cognitive impairments, including difficulties with swallowing and eating. There are different types of strokes, depending on whether the disruption in blood flow resulted from […]