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The shocking state of oral health in our nursing homes, and how family members can help

  • Written by Bronwyn Hemsley, Associate Professor in Speech Pathology, University of Newcastle
imageFamilies who are around at mealtimes can check their relatives are swallowing food properly and alert nursing home staff if there's a problem.from www.shutterstock.com

The recent report of a nursing home resident found with maggots in her mouth brings home how devastating neglected oral health can be.

While shocking, this story is far from...

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