Sarcopenic dysphagia in older adults: Multidisciplinary approach for prevention, diagnosis and management
04 Mar 2025
byDr. Tung-Wai Au Yeung, Research associate , Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Dr. Terry Ho-Yan Ting , UK Registered Dietitian
Sarcopenic dysphagia, which refers to difficulty swallowing caused by muscle loss, is an underrecognized, relatively new disease entity often seen in older adults. In an interview with MIMS Doctor, geriatrician Dr Tung-Wai Au Yeung of the Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and dietitian Dr Terry Ho-Yan Ting in private practice discussed the causes and multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing, preventing and managing sarcopenic dysphagia, including nutritional support with protein supplementation and rehabilitation.
