{"id":4091,"date":"2023-01-24T15:31:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/55\/?p=4091"},"modified":"2023-01-24T15:31:51","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:31:51","slug":"pressure-sores-causes-and-prevention-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/55\/florida\/sarasota\/pressure-sores-causes-and-prevention-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Sores: Causes and Prevention Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The elderly can be shielded from bacteria and foreign objects by having healthy skin. Additionally, it reduces the vulnerability of the elderly to infections. Even with the best\u00a0non-medical assistance<\/strong>\u00a0from caregivers, the elderly may develop bedsores, also known as pressure sores, after spending even brief periods in a bed or wheelchair.<\/p>\n

Causes of pressure sores are irritated skin lesions caused by a lack of movement, decreased blood flow, and diminished or lost sensation.<\/p>\n

These types of wounds often result from:<\/p>\n

– A bony area being impacted by prolonged sitting or lying in the same position;
\n– Sitting or lying on bruises, wet or moist skin after a long time, or the rubbing of a skin area by sheets or clothing;
\n– A lot of tension on the skin while utilizing oxygen or taking care of cylinders, around projects, waste cylinders, neck collars, or other clinical gadgets.<\/p>\n

As such, providers of\u00a0home care in Tampa, Florida<\/strong>\u00a0should always check on the elderly for pressure sores because they could quickly become infected and cause serious medical problems.<\/p>\n

-Prevention
\nPressure sores and skin infections can be avoided by maintaining regular skin inspections. Check the skin at least twice a day if the elderly are frequently in a bed or a wheelchair.<\/p>\n

Move along. Help the elderly move around frequently if they are able to do so. If not, make sure to move them around frequently throughout the day. Caretakers working for a\u00a0home care agency<\/strong>\u00a0should try to encourage the elderly to exercise.<\/p>\n

Assisting Hands Gulf Coast<\/strong>\u00a0is a leading\u00a0home care provider in Florida<\/strong>\u00a0that offers a variety of assisted living services, including personal care services, for the elderly to ensure their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n

Dial 941-444-2522 today for more details.<\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The elderly can be shielded from bacteria and foreign objects by having healthy skin. Additionally, it reduces the vulnerability of the elderly to infections. Even with the best\u00a0non-medical assistance\u00a0from caregivers, the elderly may develop bedsores, also known as pressure sores, after spending even brief periods in a bed or wheelchair. 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