An elderly male with Dementia has leg ulcers wont stop scratchingand pulling off his bandages Are there any btter dressings or scratch mits on the Market?

Answer 1

If you place cotton mittens preferably white (to avoid dye) on the pt, and add a ribbon by cutting small slits thru the wrist band at the top of the mitten and tie it looslely closed( prevents the person from removing them) this will allow freedom of movement and helps prevent them from scratching. Also, you might try a pair of long white cotton tube socks, just place them over their hands up to the upper arm above the elbow with their shirt over the socks.this prevents the hands from scratching but allow the freedom of movement. Other wise you might try Google under " posey mitts" however, these are usually very expensive and restrict the movement of the individual.