As you might expect, bedsores are most likely to occur in patients who are immobile or are living with irreversible spinal cord injuries. Patients in nursing home facilities are also at high risk due to their lack of mobility and a strong reliance on others. The risk factors that impact these individuals the most are:
Immobility
Poor nutrition
Dehydration
Medical conditions that affect blood flow, like diabetes
Lack of sensory perception
If a facility represents itself as a legitimate provider of elder care, you have a right to expect that they will understand the risks and take care to prevent it. If your loved one has developed bedsores due to the lack of care of a nursing home, call a Las Vegas bedsores attorney today for a free case consultation.