ABSTRACT
Dysphagia in neurodegenerative disease is a common symptom leading to reduced quality of life with increased risk of pulmonary infections due to aspiration and unsafe swallowing. This case report describes an individual diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 15 years earlier, who was assessed in the clinic for swallowing impairments. The detailed multidimensional assessment and clinical decision-making process involved in implementing a therapeutic plan are described here. Moreover, this case report provides a framework for understanding and identifying the individual factors associated with the nature of neurodegenerative disease and the nature of progression while assessing and managing swallowing impairments in Parkinson’s disease.
