Oral hygiene starts out as a thing that we do because our parents force us to. Eventually it becomes habit. Then we reach the age where we need senior day care, or eventually a live-in caregiver. Sherman Oaks, CA seniors, like all other seniors, need to be extra careful about oral hygiene.
Some chronic health conditions can be made worse by poor oral hygiene. Others contribute to dental problems, and then the deterioration of oral health leads to other problems.
Any medical condition or treatment that reduces the immune system could reduce your ability to fight off infection from bacteria in the mouth. Infections from the mouth have a tendency to contribute to heart disease.
So a healthier mouth can literally mean a healthier heart. This is a big deal for those in elderly care.
Another important factor in maintaining a healthy mouth is reducing things like sugary foods and tobacco use. The bacteria in the mouth feeds on glucose, so reducing sugars helps reduce the risk.
Those who need diabetes care in Sherman Oaks, CA should be sure to brush their teeth extra often, as diabetes tends to increase the amount of glucose in the mouth.
Other potential causes of oral problems are poor-fitting dentures or bridges, conditions like anemia, a medical treatment like chemotherapy, or a stroke. Those to whom any of these conditions, situations, or treatments apply really should take extra good care of their oral hygiene.
And seniors in need of elderly care services in Sherman Oaks, CA can rest easily when they work with the bonded, licensed, trained, compassionate CAREGivers of Home Instead. Our CAREGivers will be sure to monitor oral hygiene and anything else needed and make sure appropriate care is rendered.
They know how to work with seniors to watch diet, medications, personal care routines, and other needs. They can give assistance if the senior’s condition makes such important daily functions difficult or impossible. They can help maintain a schedule for various essential personal hygiene needs. And they can do it all while helping the senior live a full life in their own home.
So to make sure the senior in your life has all the help they need with maintaining good dental health, among other personal, medical, and hygienic needs, get in touch with Home Instead.
Call for a virtual or in-home assessment: 818-988-6848.
