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CHS dedicates this chapter to the memory of her mom, Betty Hudson, with appreciation for the dignity provided by Hospice during the past year and the continuing support from her husband, Jeff. CSH dedicates this chapter to the loving memory of her parents, John and Frances Smith, and her brothers and sisters for their support during their final years including Linda, Susan, John, James, Frances, Thomas, and Michael.

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  1. Audiology and Speech Pathology, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

    Candice Hudson Scharver

  2. Audiology, and Speech Pathology, Nutrition, and Radiology Services, Durham VA Medical Center; Department of Medicine, Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC

    Carol Smith Hammond

  3. Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

    Larry B. Goldstein

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Scharver, C.H., Hammond, C.S., Goldstein, L.B. (2009). Post-stroke Malnutrition and Dysphagia. In: Bales, C., Ritchie, C. (eds) Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-385-5_24

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