Older persons are at risk for choking for all of the following reasons except

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Aphasia does not increase the risk of choking. Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, but it does not affect the ability to swallow. Poorly fitting dentures, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and chronic illnesses like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease can lead to choking incidents among older adults.

Older Persons Are at Risk for Choking for All of the Following