Oral Health and Chronic Disease Management in Older Adults: Promising Practices from Health Centers
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience:
Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff,
Administrative Staff,
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: The publication describes the bi-directional relationship between oral health and chronic diseases like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and dementia, and discusses the impact of oral health conditions on older adults, and provide recommendations for caregivers and providers to improve oral health.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations, Clinical Issues
Resource Subtopic: Oral Health (Dental Care).
Keywords: Older Adults (Elders/Elderly), Chronic Diseases and Care, Oral Health, Diabetes.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.