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My mother's dentist called with concern that my mom has not been receiving any oral care. She lives in ALC. Advice with how to handle this?
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What is the best way to handle going to the dentist for a cleaning?
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AnnDickinson
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What kind of electric toothbrush is good for dementia patients? My mom has a regular toothbrush and isn’t brushing well. Thank you.
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betskand
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Is it normal for a memory care facility to not do oral hygiene and leave a depends on for 4 days? I am trying to be open minded.
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Bette123
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How to manage sadness about parent's increasing frailty and loss of health as well as manage unsupportive health care system?
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ventingisback
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My mom has Alzheimer’s and is very bothered by her teeth. Is this common?
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mep4AGING
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Dentist trips for 94-year-old. Any advice?
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Mrsd123
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Mom has 4 delusions now, most costing me and money. How do I handle this?
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Who handles dental care for nursing home patients?
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My mother is on hospice care in a memory unit. She is bedridden, but can sit in a wheelchair. Any advice?
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Lov2teach
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MIL will not take out her dentures for cleaning. Any suggestions?
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CaregiverL
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My DW is resistant to self care such as showering and cleaning her dentures. Any advice to combat her excuses for not doing routine care?
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Taarna
Answered Mar 26, 2023
Does anyone have an elderly loved one without teeth who is able to keep their weight up and stay healthy?
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97yroldmom
Replied Mar 26, 2023
My mother is 95 yr.'s old and lives in assisted living for dementia. Just had two teeth extracted and two fillings done. She needs 6 more pulled. Any advice?
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SCHULTEK
Replied Mar 8, 2023
How do I get my husband (dementia) to take a regular shower and brush his teeth? He becomes angry and resists no matter how I suggest it.
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AlvaDeer
Answered Jan 31, 2023
Very confused on brushing teeth/keeping mouth clean. Any tips?
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Llamalover47
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Denture pain, any ideas why?
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