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Oral Frailty Exercises for Healthy Living (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This guide addresses oral frailty, which affects speaking, chewing, and swallowing abilities due to declining mouth muscle function. It explains how oral frailty can lead to choking risks, poor nutrition, and reduced quality of life. The material provides two specific strengthening exercises: chin tuck against resistance and tongue strengthening using a tongue bulb, with detailed instructions for both continuous and sustained variations, plus 12-week tracking sheets for daily practice.
This article was updated in 2026.