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Why is it important to move a frail elderly person in bed correctly?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

So they do not get..: So they do not develope bed sores, which are really ulcers of the skin. Ca be difficult and costly to heal. Very painful.N.

Answered 2/21/2015

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