You can never tell when emergencies arise. Seniors living alone, especially those with mobility issues, may trip and fall, leading to wounds and other injuries. Thus, our senior home care services make it a point to educate and help clients manage wounds in times of urgency.
We advise our clients and their families to learn the fundamentals of first aid and treatment. As your trusted caregivers, we understand that aging skin is extremely fragile and prone to damage. Wounds can easily infect and pose serious health risks if not treated properly.
Allow us to share our firsthand knowledge of wound care dos and don’ts.
- Soap and water should be used to clean wounds
Never apply alcohol to an open wound. That is extremely painful and can cause tissue damage, delaying healing. - Keep it hidden
Cover the open wound with clean gauze after applying antiseptic medication to prevent infection. - A little bit of blessing is good because blood helps clean wounds
Applying pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze can stop the flow of blood. - Scabs should never be removed
That indicates that the platelets are clotting the blood and covering the wound. Keep your hands away from it if it becomes itchy. - Every day, change the bandages
With water, gently remove the adhesive. Replace dirty bandages with new ones. Seek professional assistance if your skin becomes itchy or irritated. You could be allergic to the adhesive.
Our home care in Marlborough, Massachusetts, also recommends keeping a first-aid kit in your bathroom. These items are available at any pharmacy near you.
Activate Homecare LLC is the agency to contact if you are looking for quality home health care near you. We also offer dementia care in Massachusetts.