Sociodemographic and Linguistic Disparities in Tube Feeding Among Canadian Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia.

The article "Sociodemographic and Linguistic Disparities in Tube Feeding Among Canadian Nursing Home Residents With Advanced Dementia" published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in 2025 examines the rates of tube feeding among Canadian nursing home residents with advanced dementia. The study found that the annual prevalence of tube feeding decreased from 2006 to 2022, with disparities observed across various sociodemographic and linguistic factors. The research highlights the need to address language barriers and improve healthcare equity for nursing home residents living with advanced dementia. [Extracted from the article]