Pressure sores (bedsores) Medical and physical issues My
neighbour pointed out to me one day that there was a red mark at
the back of my mother’s neck and another on her arm which might
be pressure sores. I didn’t know what pressure sores were, but
he told me about them and suggested that I take certain
precautions and contact a doctor if they did not disappear in a
few days. Fortunately, they did and I take more care now. A red
patch on the person’s skin, which does not disappear after
several hours, could well be a pressure sore. A pressure sore
(or bedsore as it is often called) is an area of skin that has
been damaged as a result of pressure or friction. People with
dementia risk developing pressure sores if they remain in bed or
sit in a chair for long periods of time without moving. Sores
can appear on any part of the body but tend to be on those parts
which come into contact with the bed or chair. However, although
it is possible to treat them, they can be particularly painful
and unpleasant for the pe