Oral Health for Adults

Oral Health Care for People Living with Dementia

A person living with dementia may need additional support to maintain their oral health. 

If you provide care for someone and need advice, including practical tips for helping someone brush their teeth, the Alzheimer’s Society oral health factsheet can be viewed here www.alzheimers.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/448lp-dental-care-and-oral-health-190521.pdf

Nutrition and Hydration in Older Adults

Enjoying a healthy, balanced diet is important to our general health and well-being but can change over time resulting in an increased risk of dehydration and malnutrition. If your mouth or teeth are sore, or your dentures don’t fit properly, eating and drinking can become difficult.

Find out more about managing  Dry mouth - Oral Health Foundation 

Oralieve dry mouth relief for dry and sensitive mouths

oraNurse – Oral Care For All

Greater Manchester Malnutrition and Hydration Programme Resources

Nutrition_Hydration_Movement_Toolkit_FINAL Jan 24.pdf

Health Improvement Services

Be Well Tameside can support you to make those small changes that can have big benefits to your health and wellbeing. If you want to: 

• Lose weight
• Give up smoking, e-cigarettes or chewing tobacco
• Have a healthier diet
• Drink less alcohol
• Be more active

If you are aged between 40 and 74, not had a health check in the last five years, and are not on any medication for blood pressure, heart problems or cholesterol, you will be eligible to book in for the free health check.