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Bedsores in Nursing Homes

Bedsores are often a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect. With proper attention and care, no nursing home resident should develop bedsores—yet many do. If this happened to your loved one, and you believe he or she may be the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, it’s important that you take action right away. Report any suspected abuse to the proper authorities; then, reach out to an experienced nursing home negligence lawyer at our firm who can help you seek compensation on behalf of your elderly loved one.

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Contact Edwards & Culver today at (406) 215-4735 to speak with a Montana bedsore attorney or reach us online. We offer free consultations. 

What Are Bedsores & How Do They Form?

Also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, bedsores are injuries that form on the skin when prolonged pressure to these areas leads to reduced blood flow. They can also be caused by excess friction or “shearing” injuries.

Bedsores range in severity from relatively mild, affecting only the upper layer of skin, to very serious, affecting both layers of skin, as well as underlying tissue. Those with mobility issues, such as seniors confided to wheelchairs or individuals who are bedridden, are at the highest risk of developing bedsores.

Bedsores commonly develop at the following locations on the body:

  • The back or sides of the head
  • Shoulder blades
  • Along the spine
  • Hips and lower back
  • Back of the arms/legs
  • Heels and ankles

Warning Signs of Bedsores

When visiting a loved one in a nursing home, especially if your loved one is unable to move easily on his or her own, check these areas for warning signs, such as:

  • Changes in skin color or texture
  • Tenderness
  • Swelling
  • Warmer or cooler areas of skin
  • Draining

Left untreated, bedsores can lead to serious complications, including infections of the skin, bones, or joints and sepsis. In some cases, bedsores can even lead to cancer.

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