Time Spent Away from Bed to Maintain Swallowing Function in Older Adults

Conclusion: Spending 4 or more hours away from the bed is related to appendicular skeletal muscle mass and FOIS, while spending 6 or more hours is related to appendicular skeletal muscle mass, trunk muscle mass, and FOIS in this population. These findings highlight factors that can prevent a decline in swallowing function in the daily life of older adults with low ADL who have difficulty performing exercises to preserve swallowing function.Gerontology

Source: Gerontology - April 12, 2022 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research