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Mom is in an assisted living community but stopped walking or assisting with transfers. I’m afraid she’s going to be kicked out. What to do?
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drooney
Replied Jan 2021
How do you relieve pressure sores in someones ear if they will not sleep in different positions?
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aprilb
Answered Jul 2017
Suggestions on bandages for bedsores. Not serious yet and want to stay ahead of it.
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Shane1124
Replied May 2019
Help choosing the right ROHO cushion for armchair?
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anonymous775364
Answered Feb 2018
How do I successfully treat bedsores beyond turning & changing position?
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Monica50
Replied Jan 2020
Need information about bed sores.
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dads1caregiver
Answered Jan 2019
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What is the best way to treat pressure or ulcer foot wounds?
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Shane1124
Replied Oct 2020
Mother-in-law took a fall and ended up in ICU and just came home after 8 days. What can we expect for a plan to keep her healthy?
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CaregiverL
Answered Feb 7, 2024
Nursing home struggles.
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Riverdale
Replied Aug 10, 2023
Is fighting for SNF placement wrong in this scenario, or do I just need to accept my mom's natural decline? Are my hands tied by Medicaid?
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Horseshoemama6
Answered Jun 2022
How to set verbal boundries?
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Riley2166
Answered Apr 2019
Mom has potential pressure sores and is turned every 2 hours. She also has dementia. Is damage from sleep deprivation a concern?
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SparkyY
Replied Mar 2019
Does anyone have a practical solution when needing to turn (re-position) an elderly parent during the night on a regular basis?
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muffincat
Answered May 2014
Anyone have experience with a wound vac for bed sores?
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Freshi
Replied Oct 2022
Would you please share your pressure ulcer prevention (mattress, pads, etc.) experiences?
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MizzDaisy2u
Answered Mar 2023
How to make Mom's mattress more comfortable?
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Countrymouse
Answered Feb 2022
My brother is a quadriplegic and I’m his POA. He had a stage 4 bed sore that required an air mattress. How can I find out who paid for it?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jun 2018
Final stage of dementia, bedsore, advance directive of no antibiotics. How long will this wear on?
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Sendhelp
Answered May 2020
Any suggestions for a sanitary, washable, overlay for a hospital bed mattress that will improve my dads comfort and allow him to get rest?
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MAYDAY
Answered Nov 2019
Feeding tube decision; Anyone have any perspective, personal experience or insight?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Feb 2021
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