The Silent Epidemic of Chronic Wounds — And How Allografts Are Changing the Game
The Hidden Epidemic
Chronic wounds affect over 6.7 million Americans every year, with the majority being older adults. Often called the silent epidemic, these wounds may start small but can lead to serious health threats — including infections, amputations, and even life-threatening complications.
Why the Elderly Are Most at Risk
As we age, our bodies naturally lose the ability to repair themselves as quickly. One of the biggest reasons is a decline in stem cell production.
In youth: our bodies are rich with stem cells that quickly repair injuries.
In aging: stem cells become fewer and less active, meaning wounds take much longer to close.
The result: even a small cut or sore can turn into a chronic, non-healing wound for an elderly person.
This explains why seniors often struggle with ulcers, diabetic wounds, and pressure injuries.
What Are Allografts?
An allograft is an advanced wound treatment made from donated human tissue that has been carefully prepared for medical use. Think of it as a healing patch that “resets” the wound environment, giving the body what it needs to repair itself.
Allografts act like borrowing the power of youth:
They provide the growth factors and structure missing in older skin.
They help “wake up” the body’s healing system.
They act almost as if the wound is being treated with the healing power of a newborn’s skin.
Why Allografts Are a Game-Changer
For elderly patients, especially those with diabetes or poor circulation, wounds often stall and linger for months. Allografts restart healing by giving the wound a fresh supply of the biological signals it has been missing.
Benefits include:
Faster healing times compared to standard dressings
Lower risk of infection and amputation
Improved quality of life with less pain and faster return to normal activities
Covered by Medicare Part B
Here’s the best part: advanced wound care with allografts is covered by Medicare Part B. That means seniors can access the same cutting-edge therapies used in top hospitals without high out-of-pocket costs.
At WoundHubs, we partner with doctors’ offices to make sure this breakthrough treatment is available when and where it’s needed.
The Takeaway
Aging may slow the body’s natural healing process, but it doesn’t mean wounds can’t be healed. With allografts, wounds are given the boost they need — like turning back the clock and giving the body the same healing advantages it had in youth.
📞 Contact WoundHubs today to learn how Medicare Part B covers advanced wound care with allografts. Healing is possible.
