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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation may be a promising resource for dysphagia rehabilitation in this population.<\/jats:p><jats:p>To investigate the immediate effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on hyoid bone displacement, pharyngeal transit time, and swallowing safety in elderly people with Alzheimer's dementia.<\/jats:p><jats:p>We evaluated 30 elderly individuals with an average age of 82.79 years, regardless of the stage of dementia and with reduced hyolaryngeal elevation, using the Northwestern Dysphagia Patient Check Sheet. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation was performed at the sensory and motor levels in the submental region during videofluoroscopy, with food being offered in solid, pudding, and liquid consistencies, and in portions of 5\u2009mL and 10\u2009mL. 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