Transcript aspiration pneumonia

NO ELDER SHOULD DIE
FROM DIRTY TEETH
Angie Stone, RDH, BS
Founder
HyLife, LLC
The State of Oral Health in Nursing Homes
Elderly nursing home residents have extensive
oral disease and poor oral hygiene and suffer
the
WORST
oral health of any population.
Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006
(U.S.Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Health in America:
A report from the Sugeon General. 2000)
WE KNOW ABOUT THE
ORAL/SYSTEMIC LINK
Poor oral health is associated with
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Poor nutrition
Pain
Weight loss
Diminished quality of life
Serious illness in old age
Serious diseases include
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Lung disease/COPD
Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
Systemic infection
Dementia
SYSTEMIC INFECTION…
ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA
• Aspiration pneumonia is probably the most
common sequelae of poor oral health in
aged persons(Clinical Infectious Diseases 2005:40)
• Bacteria in mouth can cause aspiration
pneumonia which can lead to death
HYGIENISTS CANNOT PROVIDE
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES EASILY
• Only one state - Colorado - allows dental
hygienists to provide services with out any
restrictions
• Even if residents are receiving dental
hygiene services are not dentally healthy
• This is because the daily oral care needs of
our elders are not being met
WHY IS ORAL CARE NEGLECTED?
• Perineal care is priority over oral care on a
routine basis
IMPROVED ORAL CARE
• Reduces
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Systemic Disease
• Dental Disease
• Is easier to accomplish than changing laws to
be able to provide dental hygiene services
• Is more effective than 3 or 6 month hygiene
visits at keeping residents healthy
HyLife Oral Care Services
• Supports elder oral health by:
• Providing Oral Care Services
• Brushing, Between the Teeth Cleaning
• Xylitol products, Toothbrushes, Xylitol Toothpaste
• Providing Oral Health Advocacy
• Supporting Family Members
• Supporting Care Team
BENEFITS TO ELDER
• Receive Compassionate Oral Care
• Prevent Oral Disease
• Lower Risk of Heart
• Attacks & Strokes
• Reduce Dental Emergencies
• Lessen Pneumonia Rates
• Improve Overall Quality of Life
BENEFITS TO RDH (Oral Care Specialist)
• Utilize Your Existing Skill Set
• Serve The
• Elder Community
• Promote
• Oral-Systemic Health
• Earn Additional Income
• Work Flexible Hours
• Be Part of a
• Dedicated Team
WHO ARE THE HYGIENISTS
YOU KNOW THAT WOULD
LIKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF ELDERS?
Thank You!
Angie Stone, RDH, BS
Founder
HyLife, LLC
[email protected]
608-884-0038
www.hylifellc.com