Wound Care

Most of us notice the pain from a blister right away, but for someone with diabetes that warning may not be felt. One of the lifelong side effects of diabetes is damage to the nerves in the feet, and a small cut may go unnoticed for days. That is why it is very...

As we age, our bodies change in ways that can affect healing. A scrape or cut that once felt minor may take much longer to recover from later in life. For older adults, even a small wound deserves attention because slower healing can increase the risk of infection,...