Caregiver Tips: 5 Things to do for Long-term Bed Rest Care

The care for people who have been bedridden for a long time is crucial, directly affecting their health and quality of life. The following introduces the precautions from several aspects:

Transfer and effort-saving：

Caregivers can use assistive tools to reduce strain, such as using a support belt or an electric transfer crane to help patients turn around. When choosing, you can consult a therapist or medical staff.

Feeding care：

Use an electric nursing bed to help patients sit up straight for convenient feeding. For patients who eat slowly, insulated bowls and soft rubber spoons can be used to maintain the temperature of the food and make feeding comfortable. Do not let the patient lie down immediately after a meal to prevent food from flowing back. Also, help them clean their mouth to avoid bacterial growth.

Prevent falls:

A fall monitoring device can be installed to promptly call for assistance in case of an accident, enhancing safety and reducing injuries. Prevention of pressure ulcers Regularly turn the patient over, apply skin care products, and use an air mattress to relieve pressure when necessary.

Patients can also be provided with protective foot pads to prevent pressure sores on their feet due to long-term pressure.

Personal hygiene :

A bed shampoo with drainage function and a shower set are available to facilitate washing hair and taking a shower beside the bed. When a patient has incontinence, place an anti-urine leakage pad on the mattress to prevent the mattress from getting dirty.