especially blood-thinning medications. Bruises are often seen in the elderly because as we age, the skin begins to thin, and we lose the protective fatty layer that helps cushion blood vessels from injury.2
These injuries can occur when a caregiver hits, improperly transfers, or sexually abuses an elderly person. Signs of physical abuse may include bruises, broken bones, welts, or bed sores. Emotional abuse is one of the hardest types of abuse to recognize. Abusers get away with this form of ...
3. If convulsions occur, help them to lie down with soft objects under their body so as to prevent bruises and abrasions; let them to bite a towel or soft cloth to prevent the tongue from being bitten if necessary. Do not try to stop the convulsions with brute strength...
slapping, pushing, or any other act of violence that causes pain or injury. Whether it occurs at home, in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or in any other setting, a bruise, fracture, or other bodily injury on an elderly person can be a sign of physical abuse....
Pets with flat faces such as pugs, bulldogs and Persian cats, as well as elderly and overweight pets, and those with heart and lung conditions, can’t pant as effectively to cool themselves down, so they’re even more susceptible to heatstroke. When the mercury rises, consider keeping these...
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of injury. Even a low-speed (5-10 mph) crash with little or no vehicle damage can result in some injury.Injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents can range from minor to life threatening. Common minor injuries include cuts, bruises, and...
Go easy on the wine to prevent memory loss. The detrimental health effects that can occur from drinking and smoking, caused by alcohol and tobacco, are now well known. But beyond producing ailments such as cirrhosis of the liver and lung cancer, overindulgence in these common substances can ...
Arnica flowers can be used for healing the injuries in the joints and muscles. Besides, they are also rich in anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce the inflammation, swelling, and pain. Moreover, arnica also helps to increase the blood circulation and prevent bruises in your inj...
In many cases, the battered women’s own families are not supportive of what they prefer to call a “domestic dispute” because of the shame and guilt that surrounds such issues. But no one deserves to be abused, and the law has remedies to prevent relationship abuse, but we need to kn...
Wounds, cuts or bruises Sunburn Bites from insects Skin lesions that are a result of old age: Fragile skin Dry skinalso known as xerosis Age spots Types of skin lesions It is important to know that skin lesions can be potentially dangerous. However, some types of skin lesions are only loo...