Bedsores (pressure sores or decubitus ulcers) are painful skin ulcers which develop when constant pressure on a body part shuts down blood supply to that skin area says Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Steven Peck.
This happens when we sit or lie in the same position for too long. Affected skin becomes starved of oxygen and nutrients.
The skin breaks down and an ulcer (sore) is formed. Friction between skin and clothing or bedding may cause bedsore formation. Areas along the backbone, shoulder blades, heels, hips, and elbows are common ground for bedsores.
Healthy people don't usually develop bedsores since we're constantly adjusting posture and position, shifting the 'pressure' of body weight around. We tend to acquire pressure sores when we are unable to recognise or say that we are uncomfortable (e.g. in dementia, Alzheimer's or mental illness), or we are physically unable to reposition ourselves (paralysed, bedridden or wheelchair bound). Seniors are at risk.
If skin is kept excessively dry or moist (in sweat, urine, or feces, and breeding bacteria) it is likely to break down when faced with friction or pressure. Complications leading to death can happen when bacteria enter the wound then the blood, infecting body parts including the brain
Although elderly residents are awarded certain nursing home rights, some facilities, either unknowingly or intentionally, may violate these basic rights. If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home or otherwise deprived of their nursing home resident rights, such as bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, under staffing, physical abuse, you should immediately contact us toll free at 1.866.999.9085 or on-line at www.thepecklawgroup.com for a free thorough case review and evaluation. This case review is being offered at no cost and shall help determine whether you should take legal action on behalf of your elder / dependent adult loved one. We Will Help You!!
