Pressure sores are also referred to as bedsores and occur when a person stays in one position for too long. The reason that nurses are concerned about this problem is because they frequently take care of patients that are bedridden. Health experts put bed stores into one of four categories. Bed sores in the first category are classified as mild and the skin is still intact. Second stage bed sores are classified as open wounds. Third stage bed sores are classified as a deep wound. People who have pressures sores in the fourth stage Read the rest of this entry »

Our skin is one of our most precious gifts from Mother Nature. It is the largest organ and has much sensitivity. This leads us to the question that plagues men and women alike, “What does age do to my skin?” Age is a key factor in the many changes our skin goes through, but there are many variables that help with the process like: genetics, diet, personal habits, stress, weather and our most offensive opponent-gravity. The list is endless but with proper care we can Read the rest of this entry »