Pressure sores are very common in neglectful and abusive nursing home settings. You may also have heard them referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers, and other similar things. These sores are treatable—which is good news for you and your loved one—but they are completely preventable in the first place.
If someone cant move from one position (like lying on a bed) for an extended time, they create constant pressure on certain spots on their bodies; this pressure creates a sore