Older People Symposium - QoL Flashcards
What human rights do older people have
accessibility to services
acceptability of health facilities/goods/services
availability
good quality service
What is oral health defined as
multifaceted and includes the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort and disease of the craniofacial complex
What things in oral health are positively associated with increased QoL
increased number of teeth
occluding pairs
implant retained prosthesis
chewing ability
What things in oral health have a negative impact on QoL
xerostomia
What is caring for smiles
national oral health promotion, training and support programme
education and training
What are the major complaints among elderly
dry mouth
ulceration
infection and pain
