Wound Care by Jennifer Bradley

Another helpful article in Caregiver.com, this one on wound care in the elderly. Author Jennifer Bradley lays out reasons for different types of skin issues and gives solutions. She discusses skin tears, pressure ulcers, infections, and diabetic skin care. She also addresses prevention.

Pressure ulcers are especially tricky, in my parents' experience, because there comes a time when they just couldn't avoid sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time. And caregivers pulling tight compression stockings on and off tear the skin if they are not extremely careful and well-trained.

To read Jennifer Bradley's practical "Wound Care" article, click here. 

Playing Detective When Your Loved One Seems Unusually Confused

I've seen temporarily increased confusion caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both my parents. I've read articles about this connection. Still, when I mention this to friends worried about an elderly parent's sudden dementia, they are surprised. So I want to direct you to an excellent article, "Playing Detective," by Today's Caregiver staff writer, Jennifer Bradley. I am fascinated by her explanation of why something happening in the bladder affects the brain. And I am so glad she addresses prevention of UTIs. Check it out here.