The impossible gift of Sleep – John’s Poem

Interrupting residents sleep to prevent pressure ulcers is ineffective and abusive and could be linked to behavioural concerns, the author of a recent study tells Australian Ageing Agenda. The University of New South Wales published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry investigated if the repositioning of residents every two hours around the clock was effective in reducing…

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Unfortunately, wheelchair users who have to sit in the same position for prolonged periods of time every day face a number of health issues. Studies have shown that sitting for hours on end can cause your blood to flow less efficiently and it can also cause damage to the skin and underlying tissue on the…

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Unfortunately, pressure sores (also known as pressure ulcers and bedsores) aren’t uncommon in those who spend the majority of their time sitting in a chair or lying in a bed. Simply put, these sores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues, and it is the prolonged pressure on the skin that causes this type…