Swallowing Trouble in Seniors | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Dysphagia—difficulty swallowing—is a serious issue for seniors, dramatically increasing risk of life-threatening aspiration pneumonia. Up to 68% of nursing home residents and 30% of hospitalized seniors experience it, with 15% of independent-living seniors affected. Symptoms include coughing during meals, food sticking, weight loss, or voice changes. If you’re over 50 and notice these signs, see your doctor—often a speech-language pathologist—to assess swallowing function and adjust diet or liquid consistency. Early action prevents malnutrition, dehydration, and keeps mealtimes safe and enjoyable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a6a281c055375b4