Don’t let them die from dirty teeth Angie Stone, RDH, BS Founder HyLife, LLC

The State of Oral Health in Nursing Homes Elderly nursing home residents have extensive oral disease and poor oral hygiene and suffer the WORST oral health of any population. Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006 (U.S.Department of Health and Human Services. Oral Health in America: A report from the Sugeon General. 2000)

Implications of Poor Oral Health Poor oral health is associated with Pain Poor nutrition Weight loss Diminished quality of life Serious illness in old age

Implications of Poor Oral Health Serious diseases include Lung disease (COPD) Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease Diabetes mellitus Systemic infection Dementia Journal American Geriatrics Society, 2006

dirty teeth can cause death No one should die from dirty teeth No one has to die from dirty teeth CAUSE: DIRTY TEETH

Oral Care Services and Xylitol Can: Reduce Incidence of Pneumonia Reduce Expenses Related to Diabetes Reduce Systemic Diseases Reduce Dental Disease Save the cost of increased health care and the heartache of illness

HyLife Services Support you in keeping your loved one healthy by: Providing Oral Care Services Brushing, Between the Teeth Cleaning Xylitol products, Toothbrushes, Xylitol Toothpaste Providing Oral Health Advocacy Resident and Family Camaraderie Supporting Care Team

HyLife Services Also: Improve Quality of Life Improve nutrition Improve social interaction Helps maintain oral health

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Oral Care Packages Platinum Package ~ $100 Monthly Oral Care Visits 4x/month All oral health care products, including xylitol products for daily use Gold Package ~ $75 Monthly Oral Care Visits 2x/month Silver Package ~ $50 Monthly Oral Care Visits 1x/month

Thank You! HyLife, LLC Angie Stone, RDH, BS Founder astone@hylifellc.com 608-884-0038 www.hylifellc.com