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Who is at risk?

  • Those over 70 years old
  • People with mental or mobility problems
  • Patients with anorexia or dysphagia who are bed-ridden
  • People with health conditions like diabetes, heart or kidney failure or lung disease
  • Sufferers of incontinence

 

What causes pressure sores?

  • Not being turned regularly by hospital or care home staff
  • Staff not keeping the patient or resident hydrated or being given a poor diet
  • Poor risk assessment by medical staff
  • Bad quality mattresses and pillows

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