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CKCMaggio
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Visited my l/o today in nursing home, she mentioned after running her tongue over her teeth that they felt dirty. She is on hospice. Should I push it with the facility to have her brush her teeth?

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  • M1
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    Losing battle in my experience. I would just do it for her if she complains about it.

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