45: Geriatric Dental Care and Oral Health with Dr. Joy Poskozim

Dr. Lakelyn is joined by geriatric dentist and advocate Dr. Joy Poskozim, who shares her expertise on the importance of oral health for older adults. She provides practical advice for caregivers on how to support their loved ones’ dental hygiene.Episode highlights include:- Understanding how aging impacts oral health.- Signs of dental issues caregivers should watch for.- Tips for brushing another person’s teeth and cleaning dentures.- Managing resistance to dental care in those with dementia.- The effects of medications and chronic conditions on oral health.Helpful links from the episode:-www.joyposkozimdds.com- joyfuldentalcare.com- Amazon link to purchase Biotene kit (mentioned by Dr. Joy)To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving  newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at [email protected], subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Follow us on social media:Facebook: @homeinsteadincInstagram: @homeinsteadincYouTube: @homeinsteadinc