Oral health for adults in care homes.
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چکیده
Essential facts It is estimated that 80% of the 400,000-plus adults in UK care homes have dementia. More than half of older people in care homes have tooth decay, compared with 40% of over-75s and 33% of over-85s in other accommodation. Care home residents are likely to have fewer teeth, and not have enough teeth to eat or socialise comfortably.
منابع مشابه
Directly observed daily mouth care provided to care home residents in one area of Kent, UK.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing older people
دوره 28 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016