Preventing Bedsores Among Disabled Seniors

Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores are injuries on the skin or underlying tissues. Seniors who are bedridden or use wheelchairs are more prone to bedsores because of the prolonged pressure on certain bony parts of their body from lying or sitting down. Home Care from Humble Heartz prevents bedsores among disabled seniors as it causes pain and discomfort. Our Home Care in El Paso, Texas also assists seniors with treating their bedsores as it may lead to complications, like bone and joint infection and cellulitis.

The most common areas of the body where bedsores occur are the tailbone, shoulder blades, spine, and back or side of the head. Immobility poses a higher risk for bedsores since seniors have difficulties repositioning themselves to relieve the pressure. Our Home Healthcare Services prevent bedsores by assisting seniors in shifting their position and weight once every hour.

Adding more cushion to prone areas of bedsores also relieves the skin from stress. In Elderly Care, special wheelchairs and mattresses are available. Some of its features allow seniors to tilt their wheelchairs and position their bodies well in bed to relieve the pressure.

On another note, skincare involving good grooming and hygiene practices are also essential in preventing bedsores. As we help seniors in their Personal Care, we make sure to protect the skin by keeping it clean and dry from urine or stool to not irritate the skin any further. Bedsheets and clothes need to be regularly changed to ensure cleanliness all around the skin.

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