What is the best way to treat a black eye?
As people get older, somehow bruising after falls looks dreadful and lasts for a while. It often does not feel as bad as it looks. However, I don’t think there’s much else that can be done. I once worked a good deal with the elderly and saw many blackened eyes. But in a week or two usually, all looked better. Nevertheless, the first look at the black and blue marks was terrifying for me. So, keep assuring your mom that the color will eventually return to normal – if she is able to be teased, tell her you will take her picture so she can let others imagine what the other guy looked like! (if not, don’t bring it up) I think it will be important to talk about what needs to be done to prevent more falls. And, as people age, they seem to fall more. So, a medical alert system may be a good idea for her to have… Here are a few examples (and I am not recommending any one in particular – just google medical alerts or life alarms and see what looks good and affordable to you). I know many seni
