How can bed sores be prevented?
The best way to prevent bed sores is to be attentive to areas of an elderly person’s body which might receive pressure for an extended amount of time. Heels, the lower back, hip bones, and elbows are all common areas for bed sores. Preventing bed sores can be as simple as making sure bedridden patients are turned over or rotated on a regular basis. If the patient is in a sitting position, they must be shifted in their chair every quarter of an hour. Some patients can not be moved regularly because of medical conditions. To avoid bed sores caregivers must insure the patient’s body weight is distributed evenly to allow for consistent blood flow in body tissues. What should I do if my elderly relative develops bed sores while in a nursing home? Bed sores are preventable with simple attention to the care required by your elderly relative. Neglect or abuse by nursing home personnel can result in bed sores, the first physical sign of neglect. Bed Sores are extremely painful and when elders a
