We normally move about constantly, even in our sleep. When the bedridden or immobilized patient cannot move and stays in one position for a long time, pressure sores or bed sores occur. Therefore, people who are ill, bedridden, or in wheelchairs, are at risk of developing bedsores.People who are unable to move around tend to put pressure on the sam...

With aging, skin starts feeling dry and irritated especially in the 60s & 70s. This happens for many reasons, including the fact that skin is thinner and loses water more easily. Medications and medical conditions can also add to skin problems. However, there is good news. The right skincare can improve how skin feels, and looks and can pr...

Adult diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is caused by irritation of the skin around the diaper area. It usually appears as a rash with patches of inflamed red or pink skin, with tiny bumps on occasion. This diaper rash in adults is normally treatable with the help of home remedies or natural oils-containing products. These symptoms can s...

Our elders have always been our backbone one way or another. With old age, there are a lot of changes that the body makes. Their bones become frail, they start developing health complications and they also may need our attention more than ever before. Caregiving is a huge responsibility. There are a lot of obstacles, hurdles, and challenges that m...

Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are one of the most feared problems for bedridden individuals. Many individuals are unaware of how quickly they can form or how troublesome they can be. Bed sores develop when pressure is applied to a concentrated region of skin for an extended length of time, causing the skin to die and...

Caregiving for the elderly is tough and a long-drawn process of vigilance & care. If you’re a caregiver, you must not only be aware of the ailment or the assistance the ailing elderly confined to their beds might need but also work on improving the bedridden elderly’s quality of life by taking care of their hygiene, nutrition, and emotional wel...

Like many other things in life, aging also has its own setbacks. To watch our loved ones not being able to take charge of the day as they used to is one of the most difficult things to do. But as caregivers, we have a huge amount of responsibility when our elders start aging. Apart from being there for their needs, we also need to pay attention to ...

Incontinence, a major issue faced by 50 million people in India. This figure results in one out of every 10 elderly people in India who are facing the urinary incontinence problem., So, let us first learn what urinary incontinence is, how it is caused, it’s symptoms and the side effects of it in day-to-day life. When you have urinary incontinence...