BED SORES – A QUICK SUMMARY Bedsores are known to occur in patients who are bedridden or who cannot change their positions. We know that even when sitting or lying down in bed or while sleeping we change our position so many times in just 10 minutes. This cannot be called fidgeting. It is a natural protective mechanism of our body to avoid const...

KEEPING FIT AND HEALTHY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF AGEING WELL… STAYING ACTIVE, NO MATTER THE AGE Exercising is an absolute necessity for a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life. As you grow older and your biology changes, an active way of life becomes more important than ever to your health. For seniors especially, staying ...

What are bedsores? Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, are ulcerated (broken) areas of the skin which has been subjected to prolonged pressure and irritation. This is the reason they are mostly common found in areas where the skin lies close to the bone (bony prominences) such as heels, lower back, shoulders and bottom. What starts as an ar...

Bedsores are also known as pressure ulcers which develop as a result of injury to skin and underlying tissues after prolonged exposure to pressure on the skin. This is the reason why most bedsores develop in that area of the skin that cover bony areas elbows, heels, ankles, tailbone etc. as the bones can add to the pressure on the skin. Although a...

Bed Sores: Understand the problem Bedsores or pressure sores are ulcers that happen on areas of skin that are under pressure for a long time. Commonly found in people who are bed-ridden, immobile for long, unconscious or unable to sense pain. Constant pressure on a particular part of the skin like the buttocks, back, heel of the feet, shoulder bla...

Good nutrition is essential for everyone to lead a healthy, disease-free life. Good nutrition refers to a balanced diet with all required micro and macro nutrients in proper amounts. Taking care of the nutritional requirements in crucial for people who are suffering from or at a risk of developing bedsores. They may need extra proteins, vitamins a...

Bed Sores: Know more to heal better  Constant pressure on any part of the skin creates pressure on the skin and underlying tissues which results in a condition called as "Bed Sores" or "Pressure sores". This condition is commonly found in people who are bed-ridden, immobile for long, unconscious or unable to sense pain. These pressure injuries ar...

Taking care of a loved one who is terminally ill can be taxing emotionally and physically. The responsibility of the care taken is much more than meets the eye. Apart from supporting the ailing in whatever their physical disabilities, it is also important to offer a tremendous amount of mental support and to make sure that they ...