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Effective Ways to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Effective Ways to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, appear when skin is in prolonged contact with another surface – such as a chair or a bed. This sustained contact causes pressure to build up and cut off the blood supply in that area of the body. This commonly happens to wheelchair-bound or bedridden patients.

Fortunately, you can easily prevent pressure ulcers with quality caregiver care. So if you are a family caregiver, here are some things you can do.

  • Improve blood circulation by frequently repositioning your loved one. You can also engage them in simple range of motion exercises to get their blood flowing.
  • Frequently check their skin for the early signs of pressure ulcers. Check for swelling, redness, or discoloration in the heels, hips, shoulders, and tailbones.
  • Treat their skin gently by using mild soaps to clean their skin and by avoiding excessive rubbing. Moisturize their skin to avoid drying out their skin.
  • Encourage healthy eating and constant hydration. A well-balanced healthy diet goes a long way in the prevention of pressure ulcers and in improving your loved one’s overall health. Strive for balanced meals every day.

If you need help caring for your loved one, Inspiration Home Health Care, LLC. We provide high-quality home health care in Colorado designed to improve the lives of our care recipients.

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