The Impact of Swallowing Intervention for Elderly Community Dwellers

"Systematic simple swallowing training includes the following:~Warm-up: including joint activities, chest expansion exercise, etc., totally 5 minutes.~Cognitive swallowing training: play video of food programs for five minutes. Lip training: Bounce the upper and lower lips to make a bo sound. 30-60 seconds.~Tongue training: Do the upper, lower, left, and right four-directional movements of the tongue muscle. 30-60 seconds.~Mandibular training: slowly open r mouth to the maximum, then slowly close it. 30-60 seconds.~Soft palate training: Make the sounds of g, k, and h for 1-2 minutes. Cheek puffing training: Close lips tightly and puff cheeks. 30-60 seconds. Swallowing training: We require the elderly to swallow small amounts of water intermittently and forcefully for 2-5 times.~Completing the above content in succession is called a round, and each training session includes 2-3 rounds. 2 sessions a day. Five days a week."