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"In addition, Zablotsky (1998) proposed the possibility that the changing gender ratio and scarcity of male sexual partners may cause older women to forgo safe sex practices for fear of losing a potential sexual partner to a woman who is willing to have sex without a condom" ((Jacobson, 2011, p.150).

Jacobson, S. A. (2011). HIV/AIDS interventions in an aging U.S. population. Health & Social Work, 36(2), 149-156.

-Steven Dela Cruz

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The importance of health education for all

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The importance of health education for all

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"Diagnosis of HIV and AIDS in older adults is often delayed or missed (Kuehn, 2008). Because some doctors and HIV-testing programs falsely believe that older adults are not sexually active, many do not regularly test this population for HIV and AIDS (Hooyman & Kiyak, 2005). In addition, older adults do not usually report symptoms during the early stages of HIV or AIDS because they may believe these are signs of normal aging.” (Jacobson, 2011, p. 150)

Jacobson, S.A. (2011). HIV/AIDS interventions in an aging U.S. population. Health & Social Work, 36(2), 149-156.

-Taylor Verdin

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"A significant relationship was found between panic disorder and periodontal disease in this study. Further, social isolation, personality traits, and factors such as poor adherence to recommended therapy or use of tobacco products can deter these patients from seeking care for their declining oral health" (Shuman et al., 2017, p.9).

Shuman, S., Chen,X., Friedman, P.K., Ghezzi, E.M., Saunders, M.J., & Wu, B. (2017). Oral health: An essential element of healthy aging. The Gerontological Society of America

-Janisa Reynolds

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"Older adults are also at risk for HIV infection because of decreased condom usage. After menopause, older women may assume that because they can no longer become pregnant, their male partners do not need to use a condom. Because some doctors and HIV-testing programs falsely believe that older adults are not sexually active, many do not regularly test this population for HIV and AIDS." (Jacobson, 2011, p.150).

Jacobson, Stephanie A. (2011). HIV/AIDS Interventions in an Aging U.S. Population. Health & Social Work, 36(2), 149-155

-Guadalupe Maldonado

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“While overall oral health has improved on a global level, dental disease remains one of the most common human ailments.”

"”An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” for oral health in general.”

The Gerontological Society of America. (2017). Oral health: An essential element of health aging. What’s Hot.

-Tania Gatica

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"Older adults may be more susceptible to HIV infection for biological reasons.During menopause, older women may be more at risk for vaginal tears through which the virus can penetrate due to difficulty with lubrication and delicate tissue"(Kuehn, 2008).

Jacobson, S. (2018). HIV/AIDS interventions in an aging U.S. population. National Association of Social Workers, 36(1). Pp. 149-155

-Lisette Herrera

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Most patients (58.9%) reported pain most days (14%)o r every day (44.9%); individual pain episodes lasted from a few minutes for
25.6% of patients to all day for 22.9% of patients. The remainder had pain episodes ranging from several minutes to several hours.

Weaver, B. (2007). The burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in the United States. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 107(3 Suppl 1), S2-7.
-Kathy Huerta

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Dental therapist, a mid-level practitioner between hygienist and dentist.  Training programs for Bachelors and Masters were developed by the University of Minnesota, with the intention to practice in mobile dental services and improve accessibility of those services to wider populations, including long-term care facilities residents.

Shuman, S., Chen, X., Friedman, P.K., Ghezzi, E.M., Saunders, M.J., & Wu, B. (2017). Oral health: an essential element of healthy aging. What’s Hot, The Gerontological Society of America, 7/2017, p.10.

-Lali (Michal) Accad-Elisha

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Prevalence of Periodontal Disease Among Older American Adults 

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Prevalence of Periodontal Disease Among Older American Adults 

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"Among Americans older than 65 years of age, 70% have periodontal disease, which is associated with colonization and infections of

gum tissues by pathogenic gram- negative anaerobic bacteria.3 One in four older Americans is edentulous" (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p.3).

The Gerontological Society of America.  (2017).  Oral health: An essential element of health aging.  What's Hot.

-Suzanne Hausmann

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"Many older women that experience menopause no longer worry about pregnancy, so most male partners do not use a condom... A study by Zablotsky proposed that there due to a limited number of male sexual partners may cause some older women to abandon safe sex practices for fear of losing their male partner to a woman who is more willing to have sex without a condom" (Jacobson, 2018, p. 150)

Reference
Jacobson, S. (2018). HIV/AIDS interventions in an aging U.S. population. National Association of Social Workers, 36(2). Pp. 149-155.

-Kristen Mayorga

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" According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2008a), 25 percent of people living with HIV in 2006 were age 50 and older. The number of adults over age 50 living with HIV or AIDS increased from approximately 65,000 in 2001 to approximately 116,000 in 2005 (Kuehn, 2008). "

(HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Aging U.S. Population, Jacobson, 2011, p.149)

- Patricia Gutierrez

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"Both herpes zoster and PHN are associated with clinically significant pain, but though the pain of herpes zoster is generally short-lived, the pain of PHN can continue for months or even years." (Weaver, 2007).

Weaver, B. (2007). The burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in the United States. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 107(3 Suppl 1). S2-7.

-Gabrielle Seneres

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" Halitosis, common in poor oral health, can affect social interactions and quality of life. The resulting social isolation can lead to or worsen depressive states or contribute to bleak outlooks on one’s life."
- Fabian Aguilar

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Sadly, no solutions Yet                       

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Sadly, no solutions Yet                       

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"Medications are available to ameliorate the pain of PHN, but data suggest that these agents provide incomplete pain relief and their use is often accompanied by troubling side effects, especially in the population with whom they are most often used. Although the zoster vaccine reduces the incidence of herpes zoster and PHN among vaccinated individuals, further research is needed to develop new treatment modalities and to optimize existing modes of treatment to provide adequate pain control, particularly for those patients who are not eligible for vaccination and in whom the pain of acute herpes zoster and PHN develop"
(Weaver, 2007).
Weaver, B. (2007). The burden of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia in the United States. The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 107(3 Suppl 1), S2-7.
- Guldana Baydauletova

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"Some older gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people see AIDS as a disease that only affects young people and engage in high-risk sexual behaviors, including not using a condom and not being testes for HIV" (Jacobson, 2011, p.150).
-Nydia De Leon

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“Interventions at the intrapersonal level may be appropriate because older adults underestimate the problem and do not have much knowledge about the problem. One study found that only 28 percent of older adults surveyed believe that AIDS is a problem for older adults (Maes & Louis,2003).”

(HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Aging U.S. Population, Jacobson, 2011, p.150)

-Stephanie Nailon

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"Older adults may be more susceptible to HIV infection for biological reasons.During menopause, older women may be more at risk for vaginal tears through which the virus can penetrate due to dif culty with lubrication and delicate tissue (Kuehn, 2008)."  (HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Aging U.S. Population, Jacobson, 2011, p.149)

- Edward Ortiz

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"Herpes zoster, or shingles, is the result of reactivation of a latent VZV infection, the precise mechanism of which is poorly understood. However, it is known that after a primary VZV infection, or chickenpox, whereby the virus becomes latent in the dorsal root ganglia, CMI keeps the virus under control. It is also known that this immunity may be boosted by periodic exposure to external sources of VZV, such as children infected with chickenpox and by periodic minor reactivation of internal
virus." (Bethany A. Weaver, DO, MPH, 2007, S3)
-Helen Nguyen

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"The outlook for oral health is changing because of shifts toward new ideas in dentistry, including an integrated preventive approach to care and maintenance of the natural teeth and oral tissues whenever possible. Rather than a norm of extracting teeth, followed by tooth replacement, dental professionals today prefer conservative approaches aimed at preserving teeth, including restorations (e.g., llings, crowns) and preventive care for older patients with dental caries, gum disease, injuries, or problems such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and other orofacial conditions." (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p.1-2).
-Ejike Anusiem

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"According to the CDC
(2008b), in 2005, adults age 50 and older accounted for 15 percent of new HIV and AIDS diagnoses and 35 percent of all AIDS-related deaths.
Older adults may be more susceptible to HIV infection for biological reasons." (Jacobson, p.149)

Jacobson, S. (2011). HIV/AIDS interventions in an aging U.S. population. Health & Social Work, 36(2), 144-151.
-Alexandra Castillo

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"For multiple reasons,
organizations do not encourage regular testing of
older adults for HIV. Some older patients even
report being discouraged or ridiculed by doctors
for requesting HIV testing. When 55 older women were surveyed, only
two reported being offered an HIV test at their last
routine medical visit."

(HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Aging U.S. Population, Jacobson, 2011, p.152)
- Lilian Phan

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Sexual safety is important no matter your age

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Sexual safety is important no matter your age

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"If older adults perceive

that doctors do not feel safe sex practices are necessary, they may expose themselves to infection. The failure of doctors to discuss the issue could also delay identification of older adults infected with HIV and increase morbidity and mortality."
(HIV/AIDS Interventions in the Aging U.S. Population, Jacobson, p.152)
-Rienne Medina

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There appears to be a correlation between older adults with psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression, and poorer oral hygiene. In fact, seniors with increased depressive symptoms have less salivary flow in their mouths, heightening their risks of developing dental decay.

(The Gerontological Society of America, 2017 p.9).

- Jennifer Kilcullen

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Diabetes the annoying sister of gingivitis 

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Diabetes the annoying sister of gingivitis 

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"Patients with poorly
controlled diabetes have a threefold
greater risk of developing gingivitis
and periodontitis" (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p.4).
-Dania Chaalan

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The better the teeth the better the oral and general health

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The better the teeth the better the oral and general health

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"Often overlooked is the contribution of a healthy mouth to a person’s overall well-being and its relationship with the disease processes occurring in the rest of the body. Yet the effects of poor oral health are similar to other uncontrolled disease processes" (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p. 1).
-Tiffany Ong

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Oral Health counts towards longevity!                        

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Oral Health counts towards longevity!                        

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"Poor oral health is associated with a number of physical and behavioral disorders. Studies have even suggested that the number of natural teeth could be a predictor of longevity and that loss of teeth could signal increased risk for early mortality" (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p. 4).
- Chrismarie Gooneratne

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Respiratory Health is important for you Teeth!

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Respiratory Health is important for you Teeth!

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"Pathogens can easily travel between the mouth and lungs. Inflammatory overreactions to microbes are involved in damage to tissues in the gums and connective tissue of the lungs. Plaque in the mouth and biofilms in the upper respiratory tract can also serve as a reservoir of respiratory pathogens, creating an additional source of infection ."
(The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, p. 6).
-Tanner Browning

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"Some Americans erroneously believe that older adults are not sexually active. As a result, many doctors fail to discuss sexuality with their older patients" (Kuehn, 2008).
-Camy Niculcea

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"In a recent study, 75 percent of older women reported that they think doctors should discuss sex (Lindau et al., 2006). Nevertheless, 45 percent reported that since they turned 60 their doctor had not discussed sex" (Jacobson, 2011, p.152).

-Christine Hoang

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"Sixty-three percent of women
believed kissing can transmit HIV, and 76 percent
believed that oral sex is a high-risk activity. Lack of
knowledge regarding prevention may relate to risky
sexual behaviors" (Jacobson, 2011, p. 150).

- Christian Fletes

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"Without a healthy mouth, important

aspects of general and health-related

quality of life are affected, including

nutrition, self-image, willingness to

interact socially, mental health, and

all too often, physical health. The 32 adult teeth (including the

third molars, or the “wisdom” teeth)

and associated tissues serve a wide

variety of functions in daily life." (The Gerontological Society of America, 2017, 2017, p.1)

-Sallyna Ngo

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"Early symptoms of HIV include general aches and pains, coughing, headache, decreased energy, loss of appetite and weight, and short-term memory loss. Because early HIV symptoms often present like dementia or other chronic illnesses, HIV has been referred to as the great imitator" (Whipple & Scura, 1996, p. 150).

-Anthony Nguyen

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"Physicians are less likely to discuss HIV with patients older than 50 compared with patients under 30 years of age. Physicians reported that they discuss HIV risk factors with patients over the age of 50 only 60 percent of the time. However, they discuss HIV risk factors with patients under 30 years of age 93.2 percent of the time"
(Health & Social Work, 2011,
p. 152)

-Zachary Fenter

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Despite the relative affluence of
Americans and widespread availability
of dental care and oral health products
in the United States, maintaining
a healthy mouth throughout
one’s lifetime is difficult for many
Americans, especially older adults.
(The Gerontological Society of America, 2017 p.3).

-Alexis Giron

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"For multiple reasons,
organizations do not encourage regular testing of
older adults for HIV. Some older patients even
report being discouraged or ridiculed by doctors
for requesting HIV testing"(Linsk, Fowler, & Klein,
2003, p. 152).

-Kha Ai Luu