My 92 year old mom has a stage 4 bedsore by her tailbone. Hospice tells me nothing could be done just clean to prevent infection. How can I treat this sore and help it heal. She recently got an airbed which inflates and deflates, and I try to keep the pressure from that area. My concern is to help heal this area. Can anyone share remedies for this?
In tandem with proper nutrition & hydration she’ll need to be repositioned every 2 hours, use an air mattress, etc. It’s a long journey and not always successful.
I notice that you are living in Waynesville, NC. I did an internet search and found this website: http://www.homeandhospicecare.org/directory/homecare/haywood.html
Care Partners has specialty nurses that treat wounds like your Mom’s Stage 4 bedsore. Bedsores are very difficult to treat and to heal especially in someone your Mom’s age. I suggest that you contact this company and tell them your situation and ask for any assistance or suggestions.
CarePartners
404 Waynesville Plaza, Waynesville, NC 28786
A: (800) 627-1533 / R: (828) 274-6847 / F: (828) 277-4892
Website: www.carepartners.org
Services: Specialized Nursing (WOUND, Parenteral -Enteral Nutrition), along with Nursing, In-Home Aide, Therapy, Medical Social Work, Telemonitoring, Pediatric Care, Psychiatric Care, Specialized Nursing (Wound, Parenteral -Enteral Nutrition), Specialized Therapy (Anodyne, Lymphedema, Vestibular).
Good Luck and God Bless.