Help: just started taking care of my bedridden grandmother
Hello everyone.
First of all sorry for any typos I'm on my phone. And second, this is my first post on reddit. Hoping to find kind strangers in the internet.
Recently, my 85 has old grandmother fainted(heart wave where we live), fell and now has a small fracture on her femur. Doctors chose not to operate as she has great health (no osteoporosis no arthritis no health conditions) and the fracture is small. She was ordered 5 weeks of complete bed rest. No exceptions.
Nobody in my immediate circle has any experience taking care of a bedridden elders. I've tried to read as much as i can. Vaseline on pressure spots to limit chances of ulcers. Constant rotation (which she does herself). Learned how to bathe her and change her diapers.
Unfortunately, she already had diaper rash so her lady parts burn her. I smothered her in A+D ointment. But if anyone has a different recommendation, I'm open to suggestions. Seriously, anything to help her feel better. It pains me every time she winces.
Any other advice is welcomed. I'm learning and trying to be the best for her. We want to make it through these 5 weeks. And i want her to be a comfortable as possible.
Thank you!!!