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Internist Exposes Real Threat to the Handicapped and Immobilized - Bed Sores

(ContentDesk) August 19, 2005 -- After "Superman" actor Christopher Reeve died from complications due to a bed sore, experienced Internist and infectious disease specialist Irene Grant, MD bemoans how uninformed the public is about the real and frightfully common threat bed sores present.
Few know that bed sores only take two hours to develop, and can rapidly lead to one of the most painful, degrading and humiliating ways to die. Too often associated only with the elderly or hospitalized, bed sores pose a threat to anyone facing bed rest, immobilization or handicap at any age. Bedsores are only reported if they occur within a medical institution.
The rate occurring in the community is estimated to be enormous.

Who today has available a home helper to turn them every 2 hours?
Who can afford one?
What about the sandwich generation and the baby boomer geriatric avalanche?
The prevention and care of decubitus ulcers includes promotion of circulation, wound care and nutrition.
Severe bed sores can take months to heal, requiring antibiotics, and surgery.
Dr. Grant explains, "Prevention should be implemented before a nurse or an ambulance are needed.
The public needs to be educated on the risks and signs of bedsores, so these tragedies can be totally avoided.

Forget anti-aging medicine; once you have a bed sore starting, you're on the 911 conveyor belt to hospitalization, nursing home, potential bankruptcy, etc."She explains. "Anyone at any age facing immobilization, weakness or extended bed rest should be educated on recognizing risks and simple available solutions.
Affordable, patented, continually massaging bed overlays work synergistically with proper nutrition and skin care.
These overlays have proven to prevent as well as treat pressure sores in hospice patients without round the clock nursing."Unfortunately, this technology is rarely used, even in hospital and nursing home settings, leaving the movement of the infirm solely to the manual labor provided by the nursing staff, or expensive flotation mattresses. In a case as extreme as Christopher Reeve's, an extra caretaker break, tardy nurse, hole in the nursing schedule, or bread-winning sandwicher without home help for their injured beloved, can start a down hill progression into complications that rapidly lead to death.Dr.

Grant advises training everyone in First Aid basics to prevent these avoidable sufferings. She adds, "There are easy and affordable care alternatives available to protect yourself and your loved ones from bed sores. Bed sores do not only affect the elderly or hospitalized; anyone who is immobile, whether due to age, weakness, accident or handicap, is at risk.
These stories do not have to end in tragedy."
Most bed sores are completely avoidable, and represent medical failure.
Yet the first aid step should be applied at home?..like the "ace bandage".For more information about bedsore prevention of bed sores, please visit www.grantairmassage.com
or Media Contact:Donna BrooksVibrant Living Productions413-253-2110.


Renaissance Waverly Hotel Atlanta Undergoing $7 Million in Renovations

Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) July 11, 2006 -- The Renaissance Waverly Hotel, one of Northwest Atlantas only four-diamond hotels, will undergo renovations this year to completely enhance its existing building footprint.
The modifications to this Atlanta, GA hotel will include updated meeting space, an exciting new restaurant and bar concept, luxurious bedding packages, and a modern health club.
This is an exciting time for our hotel along with all of the development in the Galleria area including the new Performing Arts Centre, renovated shopping complexes, and the development devoted to the live, work, and play concept. Were thrilled to embark on such a project, says Debbie Karcanes, general manager at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.
All 521 spacious hotel rooms will feature luxurious bedding with plush mattresses, soft sheets, and an abundance of pillows.

Replacing the traditional hotel bedspread is a down comforter nestled inside sheeted duvets, which...

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What About Your Mattresses?

Do you really need a new mattress. When you arise in the morning does your body ache? Body aches after resting the night on an innerspring mattress is a strong indication that it may be time to start looking for a new mattress. But the signs of a mattress loosing its shape and comfort can be detected sooner.These simple tests can help you discover if your mattress is still giving you the comfort you need:?Lie on your back and try to slide your hand under the small of your back. If it is very easy and your shoulders and hips are uncomfortable, you may want to consider a new mattress.?Try to roll over. If it is a lot of effort your mattress may be too soft and a new mattress may be a solution for a more comfortable night's sleep, and well rested awakening in the morning.Another sign of a mattress losing its comfort is when it takes longer to feel rested as you start to sleep later and later.

Staying a couple of hours longer in bed can extend the result a poorly performing mattress...

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Lakefield Ontario Has Small Town Charm ? And Great Accommodation At The Village Inn

Lakefield is a beautiful little town nestled in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. Just a short two hour drive from Toronto (and a mere ten minutes from Peterborough), Lakefield is best know as a community that typifies small town Ontario. It's a historic little town and the business section is lined with quaint shops, perfect for a weekend of antique hunting.The town features waterfront parks, restaurants and the streets boast many charming original homes and churches dating back to the 1800's. Right on the border of cottage country, visitors to Lakefield can soak in the feeling of both the historic aspects of farm town life and you are only a few steps from the scenic Otonabee River as it meanders through town. The best of both worlds!Until recently Lakefield lacked the kind of upscale accommodation that would attract weekend visitors and tourists.

Well that problem has been solved with the opening of the Village Inn. Lakefield's Village Inn is a new building on a site where...

Lakefield Ontario Has Small Town Charm ? And Great Accommodation At The Village Inn
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