Dec 16, 2021
“It's important to look beyond the mouth and to consider that oral health impacts overall health in various different ways.” - Rebecca H. Affoo
Hello! Welcome to the Aging Pearls Podcast, where we're dedicated to providing dental pearls for all those concerned with the oral care needs of our aging population. I am Dr. Christie Hogue and today, we have Rebecca H. Affoo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, SLP-Reg, SLP(C). She will be sharing her experience as a practitioner and an educator. She discusses the connections between aging, eating habits, illnesses, and how we must go beyond and realize the impact of oral health to overall health.
[00:01 – 07:23] Finding the Links - Aging, Oral Health, and Impairment
[07:24 – 19:50] Looking Beyond Oral Health - Implications to Overall Health
[19:51 – 17:29] Final Thoughts
Key Quotes:
“Individuals who have dysphagia or swallowing impairment may go on to develop aspiration pneumonia.” - Rebecca H. Affoo
“It [oral care] doesn't stop at the mouth, we have to remember that it also includes a person's ability to nourish themselves and to maintain their health, as well as to eat and drink without potentially developing aspiration pneumonia.” - Rebecca H. Affoo
“I think that the outcomes associated with poor oral health may not be as obvious as one may think.” - Rebecca H. Affoo
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