Cognitive disorders and dysphagia in the elderly: A review

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Elderly and senile people often suffer from cognitive impairment. One of the significant issues that develop as the severity of cognitive impairment increases is dysphagia. The article addresses various causes of dysphagia and ways to manage it. Due to the high prevalence of dysphagia in cognitively reduced patients, selecting therapy for cognitive disorders is often challenging. Since patients with dysphagia have difficulties taking solid dosage forms (DF) – tablets and capsules, alternative DFs are being discussed. In particular, studies of the positive effect on the cognitive status of Cereton and the use of its different DFs are presented, allowing for optimal therapy in various situations. The novel DF of Cereton, an oral solution, is convenient for use in patients with dysphagia.

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Valentina S. Ostapenko

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Email: melen99@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1222-3351

Cand. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, Moscow

Elen A. Mkhitaryan

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Author for correspondence.
Email: melen99@mail.ru

Cand. Sci. (Med.)

Russian Federation, Moscow

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