Older Adults and Special Care 1 article

Older Adults and Special Care addresses oral healthcare when ageing, frailty, disability, cognitive change or complex medical histories alter access and treatment planning. Polypharmacy, xerostomia, root caries, prosthesis maintenance, dependent oral care, communication support, physical access and caregiver involvement may all affect what is feasible. The emphasis is adapting care to individual needs and barriers rather than assuming that chronological age or a diagnostic label determines treatment.