{"id":519,"date":"2018-01-12T21:49:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T21:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carebuildersathomemn.com\/?p=519"},"modified":"2018-01-12T21:49:53","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T21:49:53","slug":"causes-and-prevention-of-bruising-among-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carebuildersathome.com\/minnesota\/blog\/causes-and-prevention-of-bruising-among-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Prevention of Bruising Among Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Its no secret that as people age, their skin changes. Wrinkles and age spots appear. And, you may also notice that older adults suffer more bruises than younger people do. All of these noticeable signs of aging have to do with the physical changes the skin undergoes due to age. While the changes are normal, the appearance of bruises can be disconcerting. Understanding what causes easy bruising in older adults can ease your mind, and help prevent bruising.<\/p>\n

Why Do Seniors Bruise Easily?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skin becomes thinner with age, and some of the protective fatty layer is lost. As a result, the blood vessels arent as protected as they once were. Bruises occur when the capillaries that lie close to the surface of the skin are broken. Because of the lack of protection, even a minor bump can result in a bruise on senior skin.<\/p>\n

Another factor that may contribute to easy bruising is certain medications. Some medicines affect the clotting of blood, such as aspirin and blood thinners. Because the blood takes longer to clot, more blood leaks out of the damaged capillary, which leads to a larger bruise.<\/p>\n

How Can Bruising Be Prevented?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following tips may help to prevent bruising in your aging family member:<\/p>\n