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This week we received one particular submission that caught our attention. It concerns protecting the health some of our most vulnerable residents who have lived a lifetime, and deserve our concerted attention.
McLean Care Auxiliary is working towards installing a dentist chair in McLean Care Argyll Centre.
The need for accessible dentistry for the residents of McLean Care was recently explained to the members by McLean Care’s Sarah Wade and Melissa Scott.
Every resident needs to have dental checks and would benefit from having a dentist facility in the Argyll Centre.
Currently, a dentist calls but is limited in what service can be provided by the lack of a suitable chair and facility.
It was explained that the staff found transporting residents to outside dental surgeries difficult, and, in some cases, impossible.
There is also only one wheelchair taxi in town which is heavily booked.
It was also explained that with ill fitting dentures and resultant sore mouths some residents can no longer consume solid foods and this compromises their health and leads to malnutrition.
The auxiliary will release their current invested funds.
The auxiliary plan a trivia night for Saturday, September 3, 6 for 6.30pm start, at Inverell East Bowling Club for $10 each with Greg Kachel as trivia master.
Bookings can be made at the Tourist Centre or just turn up on the night.
Food and drinks available at the club. Bring your own nibblies. Any donations towards the dental chair can be sent care of McLean Care in Killean Street.
It seems a small thing to find $10 if it means protecting our seniors and aged frail residents pain, the complications of infection, discomfort and peace of mind.
A dentist chair would also provide our elderly residents a dignity in the ability to expect the opportunity for good oral health, and help staff who have concerns for suspected problems.
Inverell has always proved itself an altruistic community. In this case, our historical selflessness can find its form in a very enjoyable environment to test our memory and share time with the community.