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  As we age every aspect of our health faces a major change so does our oral health. Seniors who forget to take care of oral hygiene will suffer from whole body health issue since they are interconnected. Your loved ones will need proper attention in terms of dental health so that their overall health is not put at stake. Good dental hygiene and oral care habits are important at any age, but seniors might face certain issues when it comes to oral health . That’s why oral care is important among the other Chronic Disease Management (CDM) in elderly adults. PROBLEMS FACED BY OLDER ADULTS WITH LESS ORAL HYGIENE: ·         Dry mouth: As a process of aging regular medications, chronic conditions, less fluid intake can increase your risk for dry mouth (reduction of saliva in the mouth) which tends to result in cavity or decay. It will also make it hard to eat, swallow or talk.   ·         Root decay: It is v...

Septic Arthritis is a type of infective arthritis that primarily attacks the joints leading to inflammation. It is usually caused by bacteria though sometimes it may occur as a result of viral or fungal infections too. This form of arthritis normally affects one large joint of the body like the hip or knee joint. However, in rare cases, the impact may be seen in multiple joints also. Sadly, this disease can result in serious consequences if neglected to cause irreparable damage to joints.   Elders suffering from septic arthritis may suffer from varied impairments due to joint pain. Hence, they are likely to need assistance for doing their daily activities and taking treatment especially if they are living alone or have comorbidities. Professional geriatric care including reliable home nursing care facilities and physiotherapy for seniors can be availed for such patients from Healthabove60.   Causes Septic arthritis is a consequence of  infection of joint fluid rath...