Try these 23 Prevention Tips for Pressure Sores in Late Stage Dementia

People with advanced dementia are at a high risk for pressure sores-- areas where the skin breaks down and opens. Pressure sores can progress to the point where even the muscle and bone become damaged, and they can be a source of significant pain and infection. Prevention is key, and vigilance is a must.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Try these 23 Prevention Tips for Pressure Sores in Late Stage Dementia People with advanced dementia are at a high risk for pressure sores-- areas where the skin breaks down and opens. Pressure sores can progress to the point where even the muscle and bone become damaged, and they can be a source of significant pain and infection. Prevention is key, and vigilance is a must.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert "Behavior Problems" or Pain? How to Spot Un-Treated Pain   Instead of assuming she needs Ativan because she's restless, consider that she may have untreated pain, which is a common problem in dementia. Here's how to spot pain in mid to later stage dementia... Read more READ NOW Try these 9 Types of Mnemonics to Improve Your Memory   Want to be able to learn and memorize information more easily? Try these 9 proven techniques to improve your memory...Read more READ NOW Have You Tried these 23 Prevention Tips for Pressure Sores?   Pressure sores can be a major cause of pain and decline in dementia. Here's a list of the main risks for them, as well as a load of preventative ideas... Read more READ NOW Does a Loved One with Dementia Wear the Same Clothing Each Day?   Sometimes, dementia can cause people to struggle with getting dressed- whether it's wearing the same clothes each day, putting clothes on in the wrong order or dressing inappropriately for the weather. Here are some practical tips on how to handle these challenges...Read more READ NOW 6 Examples of how Poor Judgment Can Be a Sign of Early Dementia   How do you know when a bad decision is just that- a momentary poor choice- vs. significant poor judgment that signals possible dementia? Review these 6 examples of how judgment may become impaired in Alzheimer's disease...Read more READ NOW Frontotemporal Dementia (Pick's Disease): Symptoms and Types   In FTD, the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are affected and atrophy (shrink) in size. Frontotemporal is a type of dementia that usually affects younger people, as compared to Alzheimer's disease. Learn about the different types, symptoms and treatments available...Read more READ NOW Featured Articles • 9 Foods and Herbs for Slimming Down • The 5 Best Supplements You've Never Heard Of • A Salad That's a Full Meal • 10 Top Foods for Vitamin A • Why You Should Eat White Potatoes • Can Curry Combat Alzheimer's? • The Healthiest Indian Food for Dieters • Five Reasons to Drink Coffee for a Fit Body Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.