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eFit for Individuals & Caregivers: Skin & Wound Care
Due to age-related changes to the skin, older adults are more likely to experience skin damage and wounds. This includes acute wound (those from surgery or a trauma) and chronic wounds, such as diabetic, venous or pressure ulcers. Wounds can cause bacterial infections, bone and joint infections and sepsis.
Bathing & Hygiene Tips: Caring for a Senior’s Aging Skin ( Aging Care ):
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Caregiver Tips to Prevent and Heal Bed Sores ( Aging Care ):
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Caring for a Loved One with Fecal Incontinence ( Aging Care ):
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Compulsive Skin Picking in the Elderly ( Aging Care ):
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Nutritional Factors for Wound Healing in the Older Adult Patient ( Today’s Wound Clinic ):
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Preventive Skin Care Strategies and Assessment of the Skin ( Wound Source ):
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Skin Problems in the Elderly ( Aging Care ):
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Skin Tears: Care and Management of the Older Adult at Home ( Home Healthcare Now ):
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Treatment of Skin Disorders ( Merck Manual ):
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What You Need to Know About the Causes of and Treatments for Skin Ulcers ( Healthline ):
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