Dear Dr. K: I care for my elderly mother, who is confined to her bed most of the time. I’m worried about her getting bedsores. How can I prevent them?

Dear Reader: You’re right to be concerned, since bedsores cause pain and can lead to serious infections. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prevent your mother from getting them.

Bedsores are areas of broken skin that are more likely to develop in people who are confined to a bed for extended periods.

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