This 1 hour and 7 minute presentation is intended to inform the older individual about Baby Boomer statistics, Dysphagia and how the swallow works, and provides a self-test for symptoms and situations in the older individual’s life that can trigger bigger issues. Working through several questions and situations provides the potential to take control of these situations and manage them to live your best life.

0:00-10:28 Baby Boomer statistics on living longer and more healthy lives
10:28-29:50 The Five Systems of Dysphagia and what diseases cause issues with each
29:50 to 39:44 How we swallow and what can go wrong
39:44 – End Coordinating Health Issues with Dysphagia Risk Prediction – a self assessment and explanation of several common issues that occur as we age