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 ...

BED SORES: A RUN-THROUGH One of the most commonly encountered medical conditions, BED SORES aka pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers or pressure sores are skin or soft tissue injuries that come about when blood flow to the area is interrupted due to constant or prolonged pressure. Bed sores most often develop over areas where ...