Bedsores

When there are issues with the standard of care at a nursing home or similar facility, legal action often comes from outside parties. The family members of the residents affected by negligent care standards often file lawsuits requesting compensation for the...

The best way to avoid bedsores in a nursing home is for an elderly person to change positions frequently. Movement helps with blood flow. It ensures that pressure is not put on the exact same portion of their skin for too extensive a period of time. That being said,...

Yes, bedsores can lead to sepsis. These wounds can become infected, and sepsis occurs when the body overreacts to that infection. Rather than simply fighting the infection itself, the body’s immune response becomes exaggerated, and the immune system may begin...

Nursing home negligence can cause a variety of different medical issues. Workers might forget to administer medications, leading to the failure of an antibiotic regimen. They might overlook signs of malnutrition when an older adult is a picky eater. They could also...

When someone stays in the same position for too long, the pressure on their skin can lead to a bedsore. The skin becomes irritated and inflamed. It may look red, pink or even purplish, like a minor bruise. The person who has the bedsore may complain about feelings of...

When it comes to bedsores in nursing homes, there is often a large focus on prevention. In a recent post, we discussed common preventative steps, which include providing appropriate cushioning for residents and helping them move regularly. But what if the bedsores...

Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are a common medical issue for older adults. People with limited mobility may remain in the same position for too long. Doing so can cause painful bedsores. If bedsores progress, they can cause debilitating pain and tissue damage. They...

Bedsores often happen when a patient stays in the same position, such as a nursing home resident who is lying on their back for an extended period of time. Mild bedsores may just cause discomfort and pain, but serious bedsores could become infected and even fatal. For...

Bedsores occur when sustained pressure cuts off circulation to certain areas of the body. These pressure ulcers cause the skin and underlying tissue to break down.  For nursing home residents with limited mobility, the risk of pressure ulcer formation is significantly...

Bedsores can easily develop in older adults. As people become less mobile due to age, they spend more time in the same position or may be almost entirely confined to a bed. In such scenarios, they may develop bedsores. Also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus...