Taking care of an old overweight patient who is bedridden requires a lot of patience, compassion, and attention to detail. Here are some tips that may help:Prevent bedsores:A bedridden patient is at risk of developing bedsores due to constant pressure on certain parts of the body. To prevent this, you should turn the patient every two hours t...

 Air mattresses, also known as alternating pressure mattresses, are designed to help prevent bed sores (also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers) in people who are bedridden or otherwise immobile. These mattresses work by inflating and deflating to create alternating areas of pressure and relieve pressure on the skin.While air mattres...

What should our older adults eat? Make a perfect diet plan today!While moving to a fast-paced life, a healthy diet might have taken a back seat. Transitioning to a modern yet monotonous mode of life has made us shift to quick bites, processed food, and many junk substitutes. In addition, growing westernization and mechanical lifestyle have changed ...

Traveling! Who can say no to it? Taking little trips in between your schedules can help rewind and relax. Going around places might not be a big deal for the millennials and generations forward. However, it is a matter of concern for older adults. Taking older adults around might sound like a work of great responsibility. However, traveling ca...

The beginning of the holiday season brings a great deal of enthusiasm. However, while festivals are all about delicious foods, family, and pleasure, some of our family members also need extra attention. The young and the old! While managing kids is a different hassle altogether, managing the older counterparts can also be challenging!It is common a...

In patients with limited mobility, paralysis, serious sickness, or advanced age, sustained pressure on specific body areas can develop into bedsores or pressure sores or pressure ulcers (Decubitus Ulcers). Even though pressure sores appear to be ordinary wounds, if they are not treated, they could have serious and long-lasting consequences. Since m...

Bedridden elderly patients are not just physically debilitated. They get stressed and go through mood swings and depression, which can have a negative impact on their overall health. Their poor mental health hampers their recovery, often causing grief, discomfort, and aches. Improving mental health or prepping up the mood of such patients is a...

Diaper rashes remind us of babies. However, they aren’t the only ones getting it. Diaper dermatitis is a common issue among people that use diapers. And hence, people using adult diapers can also get them frequently. However, there is nothing to be ashamed of. With proper hygiene habits, one can help with the prevention and treatment of nappy ras...