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No elder should die from dirty teeth

Learn about the state of oral health in nursing homes and the importance of proper oral care for elderly residents. HyLife Oral Care Services offers comprehensive oral care packages to improve the overall health and quality of life for nursing home residents. Contact us today to learn more.

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No elder should die from dirty teeth

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  1. No elder should die from dirty teeth Angie Stone, RDH, BS Founder HyLife, LLC

  2. The State of Oral Health in Nursing Homes Elderly nursing home residents have extensive oral disease and poor oral hygiene and suffer the WORST oral health of any population. Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006 (U.S.Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Health in America: A report from the Sugeon General. 2000)

  3. ORAL/SYSTEMIC LINK Poor oral health is associated with • Poor nutrition • Pain • Weight loss • Diminished quality of life • Serious illness in old age Serious diseases include • Lung disease/COPD • Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease • Diabetes mellitus • Systemic infection • Dementia

  4. SYSTEMIC INFECTION…ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA • Aspiration pneumonia is probably the most common sequelae of poor oral health in aged persons • Affordable Care Act (Clinical Infectious Diseases 2005:40)

  5. WHY IS ORAL CARE NEGLECTED? • Perineal care is priority over oral care on a routine basis

  6. DID YOU KNOW… • A bedsore that is the size of your palm is the same amount of infection in the mouth of a person who has gum disease?

  7. THE PROBLEMS YOU HAVE WITH ORAL CARE DON’T HAVE TO EXIST • The barriers can be broken

  8. HyLife Oral Care Services • Support your staff in keeping your residents healthy by: • Providing Oral Care Services • Brushing, Between the Teeth Cleaning • Xylitol products, Toothbrushes, Xylitol Toothpaste • Providing Oral Health Advocacy • Supporting Care Team

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  10. Benefits To The Nursing Home • Reduce incidence of pneumonia • Reduce expenses related to diabetes • Reduce systemic diseases • Reduce dental disease • Save the cost of increased health care • No cost to the nursing facility

  11. BENEFITS TO NURSING HOME • Additional set of eyes and ears on resident • Superior oral care • More referrals

  12. BENEFITS TO RESIDENT • Enriched quality of life • Improved oral/overall health leading to longer life • Improved nutrition • Reduced infection/inflammation • Increased social interaction • Decreased costs

  13. Oral Care Packages Platinum Package ~ $100 Monthly • Oral Care Visits 4x/month • All oral health care products, including xylitol products for daily use Gold Package ~ $75 Monthly • Oral Care Visits 2x/month • All oral health care products, including xylitol products for daily use Silver Package ~ $50 Monthly • Oral Care Visits 1x/month • All oral health care products, including xylitol products for daily use

  14. Who do YOUknow that could benefit from improved oral care?

  15. Thank You! Angie Stone, RDH, BS Founder HyLife, LLC astone@hylifellc.com 608-884-0038 www.hylifellc.com

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