Good
oral care is an essential part of overall health and wellbeing. Poor
oral health care can lead to difficulties in eating and absorbing
medications properly. There are also links between poor oral health and
pneumonia and heart disease. This webinar will discuss the importance
of oral care and the links between poor oral care and nutritional
concerns as well as links to serious medical conditions..
What You Will Learn
- Risk factors in the elderly as it relates to oral health
- Systemic health connections between oral health and overall health and well being
- Quality of Life issues related to nutrition including enjoyment of food and maintenance of adequate nutritional parameters