Senior Wound Care
Skin heals slower in seniors.
Skin tears common
Thinner senior skin tears easily. Bandaids + Vaseline help.
Diabetic wounds
Take seriously. Heal slowly. Infection risk. Doctor immediately.
Pressure sores
From sitting/lying long. Move every 2 hours. Big deal.
Wound photo tracking
Take daily photos. Same angle. See if healing or worsening.
Wound clinics
Medicare covers. For chronic wounds. Specialists.
Nutrition matters
Protein, zinc, vitamin C help wounds heal. Diet affects.
Quick Tip: Wound not healing in 2 weeks = see doctor. Especially for diabetics.