Things To Remember When Providing Dental Care For People With Dementia
People living with dementia—and those taking care of their needs—are bound to face a lot of challenges as the condition progresses. Dementia affects the behavior, … more
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Gum Health Could be a Risk Factor for Dementia, Study Suggests
Anyone who has had gum disease is probably familiar with the discomfort and embarrassment of poor oral health, such as bad breath, bleeding, discolored teeth … more
Taiwanese Seniors Advised to Chew to Prevent Dementia
The elderly are advised to maintain their chewing ability as a way to prevent dementia, an idea proposed a few years ago that was promoted at a … more
Dirty Mouths Lead to Broken Hearts
From Science Daily – May 5, 2011 Nurses who care for patients with dementia now have a tailored approach to dental hygiene for their charges, … more
For some reason I can’t remember the title of this blog entry
It is common knowledge that as the average life span becomes longer, dementia becomes more common. Swedish scientist Laura Fratiglioni has shown that everyone can … more