Pressure sores in the elderly

Pressure sores care for elderly patients

Pressure sores care is a specialist care service that is provided to most our clients. It requires training and knowledge – the neglect of this issue will lead to a major health problems. Professional carer is able to recognize the first symptoms and start the treatment swiftly.

Treatment for pressure ulcers in elderly

Pressure sores (also known as bedsores) are open injuries on the skin caused by prolonged pressure on the tissue. Immobilization is a major factor that exposes people to bedsores. The elderly often have protein deficiency which is the result of reduced calorie. This makes seniors particularly vulnerable to forming pressure sores. The issue needs to be addressed quickly as bedsores can appear just in a few hours.

24-hour carers will quickly notice any changes and is going to respond to them quickly, thus sparing the pain and discomfort. Treatment for bedsores in elderly consist primarily of consistent, daily care – oiling the skin, frequent position changing, maintaining appropriate diet.

Only round-the-clock care can help preventing pressure ulcers in the elderly. Our trained carers are going to support your loved one and plan their care accordingly.

Pressure sores care for elderly patients:

Specialist personal care
Monitoring the changes in health
Keeping the family updated
Meal preparation
Assistance with medicine

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How does it work?

Veritas Care operates as introductory agency – we outsource self-employed caregivers to work for our clients as independent contractors. It means you don’t have to pay additional care agency fee, but still have the opportunity to get a carer perfectly suited to the needs of your senior family member.

Providing the highest quality of care is our mission, and we can achieve that by introducing trained professionals. The sense of security and safety will enable your elderly loved one to continue living life to the fullest despite the health decline.

Not working according to traditional ‘agency managed model’ allow us to introduce affordable prices of live-in care. Our outsourced caregivers are fully insured, DBS-checked and can provide long-term condition led support.

Cost of live in care

The cost of home care is a main factor in deciding on the kind of care service we want to get. The common misconception is the high price of bespoke 24-hour live-in care. Veritas Care aims to prove it is simply not the case. We pride ourselves in minimizing the cost of personal home support without compromising the quality.

The cost of live in care with Veritas Care start at £826 per week of ongoing support for a single person – 40% lower than average care rates in the UK.

Well-being of your family members is regarded as the most important. Fully trained carer will be always by their side, ready to provide help and companionship. It is a small price to pay for independence, dignity and security.

Home care assessment

Completing home care assessment is the first step towards getting a trained home carer. By providing the most important details about a patient, we can give you a precise quote. It also serves a purpose in evaluating how much support your elderly loved one needs in everyday life.

Veritas Care clients only pay for what they need – the cost of care will rise according to the level of support senior requires. With constant help your elderly loved one will feel safe. Staying in the familiar surroundings of their dear home has many advantages and positive effects both on well-being and overall physical health. Leave your family member in good hands!

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