Medicines and Dysphagia in Older Adults

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Lecture Overview

Many older adults with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing tablets and capsules. Altering the dosage form of oral medicines, such by crushing tablets, is common practice, but can have a variety of adverse consequences. So, how we can safely administer medicines to older adults with dysphagia? Clinical pharmacist Gauri Godbole explores that question in this lecture.
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CPD time13m
First Published13 February 2023
Updated13 February 2023
Expires
13 February 2025
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Topics
Aged Care
Ageing
Chronic Illness
Medications
Residential Aged Care