Learn the importance of oral health in elderly care and strategies to promote it.
Dementia Forward is a trusted charity offering support, advice, and information to people living with dementia and their families. With a person-centred approach, they provide practical help, emotional guidance, and inclusive community activities across North Yorkshire. Whether navigating a new diagnosis or seeking ongoing support, Dementia Forward offers hope, understanding, and a community that truly cares.
What is oral hygiene? Why is oral hygiene important? Who is most at risk of poor oral hygiene? What are the effects of ageing on oral health? What is an oral assessment? What is an oral hygiene care plan? How can oral hygiene be maintained? What are the signs of a healthy mouth? What is Glossitis? What is periodontal disease? What are ineffective oral care agents? What are effective cleansing solutions? How can medication impact oral health? Can nutrition deficiencies impact oral health?
Our Oral Health in Dementia Care course will help you to answer the questions above and more.
Through our Oral Health in Dementia Care course, you will gain an understanding of what oral hygiene is and how to support someone living with dementia to maintain oral care. You will learn normal mouth anatomy and understand the effects of aging and medication on oral health. You will learn how to provide appropriate oral care and understand common oral problems, making informed choices for oral care agents.
What you'll learn.
- What is oral health and why is oral hygiene important.
- List the risk factors of poor oral hygiene.
- Describe the normal anatomy and pathology of the mouth.
- Be aware of the effects of medication on oral health.
- Understand common oral problems.
- Gain knowledge of strategies to provide appropriate oral care for people living with dementia.
Who is Oral Health in Dementia Course for?
Our Oral Health in Dementia Care, in connection with Dementia Forward, is designed for anyone supporting someone living with dementia. It provides the knowledge, skills, and confidence to maintain oral hygiene and health in a person-centred approach.
What are the learning outcomes?
By the end of the course, you will be able to…
- List the anatomy and pathology of the mouth.
- Explain the effects of aging on oral hygiene.
- Describe and carry out an oral assessment.
- Describe the signs of a healthy mouth and how to maintain oral hygiene.
- Develop knowledge, skills, and person-centred strategies to deliver appropriate oral care for someone living with dementia to minimise distress and resistance to oral health.
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