Adult Incontinence refers to the body’s inability of adults to control urine leakage. As troublesome and uncomfortable it may sound Adult Incontinence is completely manageable. Imagine a scenario where you need to go to the washroom badly. You go to relieve yourself but you feel the urge to go again. Now imagine if the same happens to someone wh...
At least once in a lifetime we all must have faced rashes! We are also aware of the uncomfortable feeling and the itchiness that comes along with it. We constantly look for a solution to treat rashes. A solution that can bring a sense of relief and relaxation. This is exactly what our loved ones want when they are suffering from rashes due to incon...
Diaper rashes in adults are a condition that causes mild to severe rashes around the diaper area due to a number of factors such as fungal or bacterial infections, incontinence, irregular washing, or even allergic reactions. Diaper rashes can be uncomfortable and embarrassing but they shouldn’t be neglected. If you have an adult who wears a ...
Rashes are unnerving. If you’ve ever experienced rashes due to allergic reactions or any other reason, you’d be very well-versed with the pain and discomfort that they bring along. When we think of the term “diaper rashes”, we generally associate it with babies. However, adults too can be victims of diaper rashes. Adult Diaper Ras...
Bedsores or pressure ulcers develop in bedridden patients or patients who are immobilized for a long period and are unable to change their position. Bedsores are pressure injuries to the skin and underlying tissues that occur most commonly over bony prominences, such as the hips and heels as a result of pressure and shear forces. They cause pain, d...
prevent the development of bedsores risk of developing bedsores Look Out for Early Signs of Bedsores in the Elderly Keep an eye out for signs of skin irritation. These marks may be blue or purple in individuals with darker skin and pink or red in those w...
BEDSORE: THE RISK FACTORS
Do you have someone at home or in the hospital who is immobilized? Is he or she bedridden or wheelchair-bound?
While you would always like to keep your loved ones healthy and safe, it may not be always possible. The ones who are immobilized are already under stress. You must be under stress too seeing your loved ones i...
PROMPT Treatment of bedsores regardless of the grade is ESSENTIAL to preventing further complications. The key principles of treating pressure ulcers are: · Reducing pressure on the affected skin · Caring for wounds · Controlling pain · Prevent bedsores and associated infection · Maint...
