Floss. I say floss!
N. Drew, this is so important. When my Dad moved in with me, I had months of fighting with him to get him to brush and floss his teeth. It was obvious he hadn't really been doing it... and he hadn't been doing it for years. I watched him floss one evening and that was it. I had to take over doing it for him. What a little snark boy he was with me. I told him he wasn't being nice and that to live in my house he had to clean his teeth properly. Dementia is a sad disease.
Winter tip: layering is essential in cold climates. The first or base layer must be thin and wick away moisture (silk or polyester or microfiber like Hot Chillys), second layer is cotton, I like a turtleneck and leggings, third layer is fleece (fleece is better than down as it dries quicker... down works but if it gets wet it's wet for a long time), fourth layer is a windblock/good winter jacket and snow pants. Simple and effective. Also, a good pair of winter boots and gloves/mitts are key. I love my Sorel snowmobile/snow/winter boots with the thick felt liners and of course layered socks.




Follow these tips and you won't be cold.