Pressure ulcer (bedsore).
A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is skin and tissue damage caused by staying in one position too long, so constant pressure cuts off blood flow to the skin.
A pressure ulcer forms where the body presses against a bed or chair, often over bony spots like the tailbone, hips, heels, and elbows. When pressure on the skin goes unrelieved, blood flow drops and the tissue begins to break down.
The parents most at risk are those who cannot move on their own, spend long stretches in bed or a chair, or have thin, fragile skin. Early signs are a reddened or discolored patch that does not fade, or skin that feels different from the area around it.
They are largely preventable and can get serious if ignored, so they are worth watching for. Regular repositioning, keeping skin clean and dry, and flagging any new spot to the care team early all help. Report anything that looks like a developing sore to a nurse or doctor.
Where Kinbase fits
Terms like this one show up in real weeks, in a discharge folder or a doctor’s offhand remark. Kinbase gives your family one place to keep what you learn about your parent’s care, so the next person helping is not starting from scratch.
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