Abstract Background: Dysphagia had high frequency in older people and its associated complications, which have a direct impact on nutritional status and quality of life. Aim of the study: To assess nutritional status and quality of life of elderly patients with dysphagia. Design of the study: A descriptive research design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at gastroenterology and neurologic outpatient clinics at Sohag University hospital. Sample: The sample composed of 220 elderly patients. Tools: Three tools were used: Tool (I) include two parts: Part (1): Demographic data of elderly patients. Part: (2): Health history of elderly patients. Tool (II): Short Form Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) questionnaire. Tool (III): Swallowing quality of life questionnaire. Results: Mean age of studied elderly was 73.59 ± 7.41. Most of elderly patients with dysphagia had nutritional disturbance and moderate SWAL-QoL mean score. Conclusion: The majority of studied elderly patients with dysphagia had nutritional disturbance and moderate quality of life. There was statistically significance positive correlation between Mini Nutritional Assessment and swallowing quality of life. Recommendation: Implementing an educational program about meal modifications to improve nutritional status among elderly patients with dysphagia.