Feeding experiences of nursing aides for residents with dysphagia

Since the 1950, most countries have seen decreased fertility and death rates as well as a rapid increase in the aged population. This is called global aging. The global population in 2015 was 7.33 billion including 0.901 billion people over 60 years old (12.3%). By 2030, there will be 8.5 billion people on earth with 1.402 billion over 60 years old (16.5%).1 In Taiwan, the proportion of older adults increased from 7% in 1993 to 13.5% in 2017.2 Approximately, 1,610 facilities in Taiwan R.O.C. provide residential care for an estimated 3.1 million older adults.
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research