Ageing Skin Care
Pressure ulcer aids: Protecting skin from pressure sores
To protect ageing skin from damage and prevent pressure areas, use the following home care aids and pressure relieving devices.
How to prevent and care for skin tears
A skin tear results from friction, shearing or injury to the skin.
Should I use wipes after an incontinence episode?
Mum is in a nursing home. She wears incontinence pads all the time and she is mostly in a chair or cared for in bed. I'm worried they are not cleaning her properly when they change her continence pad as she has a nasty red rash which is taking a long time to heal. Should they keep the incontinence pads off or clean her with a special wipe?
What are the first signs of a bed sore?
Bed sores can develop very quickly. Immobility is a major cause of bed sores for frail older people. In many cases bed sores (also called pressure ulcers) can be prevented.
What is cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin caused by bacteria usually staphylococcus aureus (Staph) or Group A beta haemolytic strepococcus.
How can I prevent a pressure sore?
Mum has dementia and is in a nursing home. She is bedridden and I'm worried she will get a pressure ulcer. An area on her ear is already broken and she seems to be nursed on this side more often than the other. How can I prevent the skin from breaking down?
Bed cradles- Relieve pressure on painful feet
Bed cradles are designed to support the weight of heavy blankets and sheets relieving the lower legs and feet from pressure. People who spend long periods of time in bed could benefit from using a bed cradle.
What is a golden staph infection?
Staphylococcus aureus, sometimes referred to as "staph", is a normal bacteria and is commonly found in the nose and skin of otherwise healthy people.
Ageing skin and common skin problems
Ageing skin can be very fragile. A small knock to the skin can cause a skin tear taking a long time to heal. You can keep ageing skin healthy and protect it from injury with a good skin care routine.
What is a pressure ulcer?
A pressure ulcer is a lesion caused by unrelieved pressure, friction or force on the skin. Pressure ulcers are commonly referred to as pressure sores, bedsores or decubitus ulcers.
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