My elderly mother has a leg wound that won't heal- what should I do?
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First, she needs to see her doctor. Let the doctor know how long she has had this wound. Her doctor may refer her to a Wound Center Clinic. Many hospitals have a wound center that you could take her to. They are there to specifically care for wounds that don't heal properly. If your Mother doesn't have a family doctor take her to clinic immediately.
146565
I'm sorry. Please forgive me if i sound unkind, but your parent was responsible for YOUR debts when you were young. Can't you help her out with the $621? I mean, this is your mother we are talking about. Not a vet bill.\n\nThe nursing home provided your mother with a service. Why shouldnt they get paid? Why try to cheat them out of it? I set up payments for what was owed for my fathers care, and it was very well above what she owes.  \n\nIf you just cant help your mother out, at least try to find someone else that can step up. Get in touch with her Medicaid caseworker. See if they can help with past bills. If they cant, then ask them for a list of people/places that can.
884837
It sounds like you need to get her to a doctor, if she isn't already seeing one.  If she won't listen to you, get the help of an older relative that she trusts.
883222
Well if you know such a woman,please report her to the authorities/This lady needs help.Before she causes catastrophic harm to one of her loved ones.Believs me this is a medical condition.She needs help,not derision or name calling Help her and you'll be helping the family
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Bed Sores shouldnt happen, they are horrible for the person who has them amd horrible to look at. They do though occur and many times it is difficult to handle because the first thing we do is get upset when we see our loved ones like that. You dont need to call an atorney. You need to get a hold of your mothers plan of care to see how often they are supposed to move her, turn her over, bathe her etc. Then do a little detective work of your own, ask her room-mate if she has one, how often they think your mom is turned, see if the required turing matches up to the actual turning. Or, take a day off work, sit with your mom ALL day, see how often they turn her, bathe her, feed her and measure it up to the plan of care. \n\nYou need to document the bed sores, date time, where they are etc. Then take pictures. Then go to the nursing staff and ask for the Director of Nursing Services and deman an explanation. Tell the DON that you want to make an appointment with the social services director, the nursing home administrator and the DON in the next day, at the least, and if there is no improvment in your mothers condition you will call the adult protective services in your county, state etc.  \nDont move her, unless her condition doesnt improve, its hard enough just being in a nursing home or LTC, I imiagine even harder to be moved.
145133
Be extremely careful when chosing nursing homes. There are few out there who truly care for their patients. Call social service organizations, bb bureau, and any place you can think of to check out her home. It is possible to find a good one for low income (I hope).
1036938
See an orthopaedic surgeon...or go to ER if it just happened...
712528
you can't all you can do is try to get her to cut down, pray, talk to a older person see how they can help you, other than that I say pray because that is just something you just can't deal with
605829
aputate your leg.\n\nor you could try icing it, but if that doesn't work, get a MRI and make sure there's no scar tissue built up in that area.
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Keep it clean. Donot cover it, expose more to oxygen. Cover it only if chances of getting dust is nore.\n\nClean the wound with sterelized water frequently and apply some oinment.\n\nMeet a doctor if there no improvement in next 3days. Because if the sugar level is more then it may lead to amputation of toes
95800
First of all, seeing the doctor was the right first step to take in order to get the healing process started. As I am sure your dad knows, healing is often decreased in diabetics, so the process may be slow and painful. Keep the wound clean and medicated (as directed by the doctor) and follow up as planned. If you are still concerned about the healing / condition of the wound / infection, ask your doctor to recommend you to the nearest wound care center. Most hospitals have these. Someone there will definitely be able to help your dad get back on his feet! \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
737413
the more you walk on it the longer it's going to take to heal. and the more chances you'll have to have it heal incorrectly.\n\nsuck it up and use your crutches.
304085
First and foremost, make sure she gets proper medical treatment.  If you think a healing spell would help then yes, cast one.  You are simply using all the resources at your disposal to help your grandmother.  Contrary to what others might say, you will not "accidentally" summon a demon or other such nonsense.  Even if it doesn't work, at least you'll know you tried.
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You gotta do whats right for her now and let the past go,..someday she wont be here and you will miss her, so  like someone else said suck it up, bite your lip  and  do whats right for her now.\nMy Mom is 75 , and hardley a week goes by that I dont have to bite that lip of mine, sometimes i think im going to get a bloody lip i have to bite it so hard, lol.. But its worth it cause i love her and know  when the day comes when shes no longer here, i will miss her and even miss having to bite my lip lol
1010239
see your doctor, let him lance it,  may need oral antibiotics and\npacking of the open wound .  wound needs to heal from the inside\nout.  good luck
976153
You need to speak to an attorney about your rights and obligations.  Also, why not speak with her financial advisor to find out what, if any, plans are in place concerning your mother's death.
266158
Sounds like you have answered your own question.  If she's not healthy it will take a lot longer to heal.