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Wound Care Tips for Your Senior Loved Ones

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Pressure wounds are common in people who are terminally ill. While some cases can seem minor initially, they can become serious problems if not treated properly. That’s why it’s essential to care for your loved one’s wounds—and have a plan in place for this type of situation.

As a licensed provider of hospice care in Houston, Texas, we will discuss helpful wound care tips for your senior loved ones:

  • Observe for signs of infection

    Check your loved one’s dressings at least once a day. Observe for signs of infection, such as redness and swelling around the wound or drainage from the wound site. Look at the area around the dressing and feel it with your fingers to check for warmth or tenderness. If you suspect an infection has developed, contact your loved one’s doctor immediately.

  • Keep a healing journal

    Record any medications they may be taking and what you do to help the wound heal. Also, note how much sleep your loved one is getting at night—if they’re not getting enough restorative sleep, it could slow down the healing process.

  • Wound care plan

    A wound care plan from providers of hospice services can help take a lot of the guesswork for your loved ones who are terminally ill.

It is a way to keep track of what needs to be done and can be helpful for patients, immediate family, and the hospice aide caring for them.

At By Your Side Hospice, we have a caring team of hospice staff and nursing assistants in Texas to help you and your loved ones.

We ensure that patients are comfortable, safe, and well cared for during the final stages of life. If someone you love needs hospice care, please Call us at 346-213-3695.

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