Oral Health: An Essential Element of Healthy Aging - Caregiver Resources
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Caregiver Resources
Oral health and aging is an important topic for both older adults and caregivers. Check out these fact sheets about oral health and older adults from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) which focus on how caregivers can help older adults take care of their mouths over time:
- Brushing: Information for Caregivers (PDF) — This fact sheet offers practical suggestions about how to provide guidance or direct care, as well as tips that may make brushing easier.
- Flossing: Information for Caregivers (PDF) — This tip sheet offers a step-by-step guide to those who can floss independently and provides tips for caregivers on how to floss someone else’s teeth.
- Dry Mouth & Older Adults: Information for Caregivers (PDF) — This fact sheet discusses the common causes of dry mouth in older adults and offers tips on how to get relief.
- Finding Low-Cost Dental Care: Information for Caregivers (PDF) — This fact sheet provides suggestions for finding reduced-cost dental care.
- Older Adults and Oral Health (PDF) — This fact sheet dispels many common misconceptions about oral health and growing older and offers tips on maintaining a healthy mouth for a lifetime.
You can also find more information about taking care of your teeth and mouth as you age on the National Institute on Aging website.
