Mom picks at her skin to the point she causes open sores. Doc has warned her about this because she will cause an infection. She’s diabetic so they take forever to heal. Per docs orders, we started wrapping her legs with gauze and ace bandages daily. As soon as her legs heal she starts picking again and opens more sores. She has numerous spots on her face, ears and scalp that we can’t cover. She says she has no idea how it happens but you can sit and watch her do it and remind her not to pick and she’ll just continue to do it as if she doesn’t hear you. Any suggestions?
You can try buying your mother a fidget blanket to keep her hands occupied:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=alzheimers+fidget+blanket+for+adults&crid=KXYNZ4JYBI9B&sprefix=alzheimers+fid%2Caps%2C116&ref=nb_sb_ss_retrain-deeppltr_2_14
You can try putting Alzheimers mitts/gloves on mom's hands:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=alzheimers+gloves&crid=1DVYJSE6HTZCR&sprefix=alzheimers+gloves%2Caps%2C107&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
You can speak to her doctor about anti anxiety meds which may curb her OCD type desire TO pick in the first place.
Wishing you the best of luck with a difficult situation.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.agingcare.com/articles/amp/186225
They'd prevent the behavior, and hopefully your mother won't mind them too much.