Sarika Barpate
Yes, emotional care is extremely important. Talking kindly, listening patiently, and involving the elderly in family conversations helps reduce loneliness, depression, and anxiety, and improves their overall well-being.
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Yogita Dalvi
Caretakers should seek medical help if the patient shows high fever, breathing difficulty, sudden swelling, severe pain, loss of consciousness, infected wounds, or drastic changes in behavior or appetite.
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Mandakini Bobade
Bedsores can be prevented by changing positions regularly, keeping the skin clean and dry, using soft bedding or cushions, and checking pressure points daily. Applying prescribed creams and reporting early redness to a doctor is also important.
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Mahananda Gaikwad
Soft, nutritious, and easy-to-digest food is ideal. This includes dal, khichdi, curd, soups, mashed vegetables, fruits, and adequate fluids. The diet should always follow the doctor’s or dietitian’s advice, especially if the patient has diabetes or other health conditions.
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Radhika Ambore
A bedridden elderly patient should be repositioned every 2 to 3 hours to prevent bedsores and improve blood circulation. Regular position changes help reduce pressure on the skin and keep the patient more comfortable.
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