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Minimising moments of friction with person-centred care
Person-centered care for dementia | Arjo Person-centered care for dementia. To enhance quality of life for a person living with dementia. Learn more about our solutions at Arjo. We believe that it is only by applying a person-centred approach when caring for someone living with dementia that quality of life can be maintained, episodes of responsive behaviour can be minimised and dignity can be maintained.
Rehabilitation
During periods of hospitalisation, facilitating mobility helps people recover faster and regain their independence to help return to life outside the hospital.
5 things to consider when choosing a sit to stand lift for patient transfers
Standing and raising aids, also known as sit-to-stand devices/lifts, are used by caregivers to transfer patients or residents between two seated postures, for example, seated on the edge of the bed to a wheelchair, or wheelchair to commode or shower chair.
The time factor in Alternating Pressure
The time factor in pressure injury prevention Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an Alternating Pressure surface. When assessing the performance of an active alternating surface, the aim is to achieve lower pressures, for longer times. In independent third party tests, AtmosAir Velaris demonstrated full pressure offloading at the sacral and heel areas for significantly longer times than the other tested surfaces. Find out more on arjo.co
Maxi Once
Maxi Once is a single-use disposable sliding sheet designed to meet the needs and challenges of healthcare facilities and hospital areas with high patient turnover and the need for management of cross-contamination.
Maxi Air
Maxi Air is an air-assisted single patient use system that provides an effective solution for reducing the physical effort and injury risk associated with performing lateral transfers.
Wellness Nordic Relax Chair
Difficulties with communicating and performing everyday tasks can take a toll on elderly people with dementia. Helping people with cognitive disorders relax through soothing music and tactile stimulation can have a beneficial effect on their well-being and quality of life.
Nimbus 4
The Nimbus 4 system provides effective active pressure redistribution (alternating therapy) combined with automatic adjustment to the weight, size and position of the individual. It combines Wound Valve Technology, Heelguard, and automatic adjustment of cell pressures, providing effective pressure redistribution to a wide range of patient management issues.
Nimbus Professional
The Nimbus Professional system provides effective active pressure redistribution (alternating therapy) combined with automatic adjustment to the weight, size and position of the individual. It combines Wound Valve Technology, Heelguard, and automatic adjustment of cell pressures, providing effective pressure redistribution to a wide range of patient management issues. Key additional features of the Nimbus Professional include Zoned Wound Valve Technology, sacral section defla
Planning and designing long term care and health care facilities: a person centered approach
When designing a care environment, people – in this case residents in long-term care settings and patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the test of time.
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Preventing Pressure injuries in Patients with Reduced Mobility
Reduced mobility is a significant risk factor for pressure injury development, international guidelines emphasise the need for regular turning and repositioning of patients to help prevent skin damage¹. While a pressure redistribution mattress may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.
Rehabilitation through early mobilization after surgery – your guide to helping people recover faster
Rehabilitation through early mobilization after surgery – your guide to helping people recover faster Using assistive patient handling solutions is an efficient way to help regain or maintain mobility – and we are here to support every step on the way. Our Rehabilitation guide helps to empower movement, while reducing the risk of caregiver injuries.