It is important to for the elderly, especially those residing in a nursing home, to take good care of their teeth. Unfortunately, many times nursing home abuse stems from the staff’s negligence in taking care of their resident’s oral health. That is why it’s important to share dental care tips with your loved one if they will be spending time in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Some common dental care tips are:
- If your loved one finds it hard to maneuver a traditional toothbrush, an electric toothbrush may be helpful.
- Similarly, if your loved one struggles when flossing due to arthritis or other issues, make sure a staff member is available to help them.
- Dentures need to be cleaned regularly. Ask the nursing home staff about their procedure for cleaning dentures and make sure your loved one understands the importance of keeping dentures clean.
- Let them know that they should report any discomfort or dental problems right away, and stress the importance of regular dentist visits in maintaining oral health.
By making sure your loved one adheres to these dental care tips, the likelihood of them experiencing oral health issues is greatly decreased. However, nursing home patients may be unable to do these things on their own, and if a staff member does not assist them, they could be committing nursing home abuse.
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If you believe your loved one is being subjected to nursing home abuse you need to speak with an experienced Kentucky nursing home neglect attorney as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our office directly at 888.450.4456 to schedule a free consultation.