Browse our blog articles providing in-depth guidance to help readers understand the underlying causes of chronic wounds, effective prevention strategies, and the latest advancements in wound healing.
Chances are you probably don’t think much about your body’s healing process…until something goes wrong. While your body can repair itself effectively, some wounds need special attention, especially non-healing wounds. If they aren’t treated, the consequences can be disastrous—even prompting the need for amputation. When our residents have issues with non-healing wounds, it’s crucial to…
Did you know that chronic wounds affect about 2.5% of the U.S. population—and older Americans are much more likely to develop non-healing wounds than younger people? As we age, the healing process slows down, which makes diligence so important to treat these non-healing wounds in the elderly before they cause major, more serious problems. Diabetic foot…
Diabetes is about much more than monitoring your blood sugar. It’s also about managing your wounds and knowing why diabetics need wound management. For those with diabetes, it takes longer for wounds to heal because the disease impairs circulation and weakens the immune system. Those with diabetes may also experience leg numbness, which makes it…
