*** Although good oral hygiene might not be a priority in the day to day care of someone with advanced dementia, it should be.  Mouth care is important for many reasons including maintaining function, preventing tooth decay and gum disease, and providing ...

      *Sponsored Post* Good oral hygiene is important to overall health and well-being; inadequate dental care can cause discomfort, tooth loss, and decreased self-esteem. A lesser known complication of poor oral hygiene is that it may actually contribute ...

*** Labeling drawers and cabinets can help people with Alzheimer’s disease remember where items are located.  Successful implementation is dependent on several factors: 1.  Introduce labels in the early stage, while language is still useful and while habits can still ...