TY - JOUR AU - Jardine, Marie AU - Miles, Anna AU - Allen, Jacqueline PY - 2020 DA - 2020/12/25 TI - Spotlight on Older Adults in Swallowing Research JO - OBM Geriatrics SP - 146 VL - 04 IS - 04 AB - Generalisations and misconceptions about ageing and swallowing can influence clinical opinion. Assumptions about swallowing function based on someone’s age risk overmedicalising or, conversely, undertreating older patients. Evidence suggests that increased prevalence of swallowing problems in older age is attributed to pathology known to affect swallowing function, or an unrelated serious illness and combination of health factors, and not ageing itself. This review highlights factors clinicians should consider when interpreting studies involving older adults and recommends methodological parameters for those researching swallowing with older participants. SN - 2638-1311 UR - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.2004146 DO - 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2004146 ID - Jardine2020 ER -