Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month  

Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia 

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.

More Information:  https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp

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Tooth Decay & Dry Mouth

Without saliva, extensive tooth decay can also occur. Your dentist can recommend various methods to restore moisture. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses. For safe, effective relief of dry mouth symptoms, look for a product with the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

For more information: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dry-mouth

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What Are the Rates of Asthma Attacks in Adults?


• In 2019, 40.4% of adults age 18 and older who had asthma reported having one or more asthma attacks in the past year.
• Black adults have the highest rate of asthma attacks in the U.S.
• According to the CDC, asthma attacks in adults have declined from 2001 through 2019.

More Information: https://loom.ly/TEWG25U

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Problems with Dry Mouth

Some of the common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation, trouble speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or dry nasal passages. In some cases, dry mouth can be an indicator of Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins) syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands, the tear-secreting and salivary glands as well as other organs.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/dry-mouth

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