Near the end of a New York Times article about the new website toothwisdom.org — which aims to make it easier to find affordable dental care — there’s reference to four good resources for caregivers:
#1 – 17-minute video on providing daily oral care to someone with dementia. Though this video is for CNAs and RNs working in nursing homes, all caregivers can find value here. I suggest starting the video at 3:20; the topic is oral care evaluation. Or start about 6:00, when the topic is brushing someone’s teeth. Tooth brush handles are modified about 8:40 and again at 12:15.
teeth.bluestatedigital.com/pages/for-caregivers
#2 – blog post on causes and treatment of dry mouth (xerostomia):
toothwisdom.org/resources/entry/overcoming-dry-mouth
#3 – brochure on causes, symptoms and treatment of dry mouth from NYU Dentistry
s.bsd.net/teeth/default/page/-/NYU0336_EC_DryMouth_V6.pdf
#4 – complications for oral health in older age:
toothwisdom.org/resources/category/complications-in-older-age
Several of the people posting comments on the New York Times article mentioned this resource:
#5 – discount dental plans available from various businesses, such as:
dentalplans.com
Here’s the info on the New York Times article, though the best parts are the references provided above:
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/08/a-guide-to-affordable-dental-care/
The New Old Age: Caring and Coping
The New York Times
A Guide to Affordable Dental Care
By Catherine Saint Louis
October 8, 2013, 11:57 am
Robin