Since 2009, observing World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th each year is an opportunity for us to stop and reflect on how important hand cleanliness is, not only for ourselves, but how our attention to this action can affect the rest of the world.

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, is characterized by symptoms involving memory, language skills, thinking, and the ability to conduct simple daily tasks. It is a slowly progressive disease where brain neurons become damaged or destroyed.

We recently spent time with Mary Anne Uayan, BSN, RN, CCRN, CWCA, Arjo Clinical Consultant - Wound Care, to discuss the advantages of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair.

Mobility is life. When people move, they are able to engage with their environment. Playing ball with a child, cooking a meal with friends or simply walking down the street… all these types of activities help to create meaning in our lives.

As you read this blog, someone in the world will develop dementia every three seconds! In observance of this public health priority, the month of June has been designated by the Alzheimer’s Association as a time to “go purple or wear purple” in support of raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to recognize caregivers for their support of those in their care.

How our cover fabrics support infection control How our cover fabrics support infection control A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface. A mattress cover should support the prevention of cross-contamination – without compromising the performance of the support surface.

Mobility is defined as the ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restrictions.

In the world of dementia care, the focus is on redefining the caregiving experience with a range of innovative, dementia-accredited products. This holistic approach underscores the importance of relationships in delivering true person-centered care.

Addressing the Devastating Effects of Immobility with the Sara Combilizer | Arjo Immobility causes devastating effects on a patient, whether they’re in the ICU or any other unit of a hospital. Arjo is proud to introduce the Veterans Mobility Gallery, an initiative that reflects our commitment to supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration.

Like most of the United States, it seems that summer came early and with a vengeance. All states are experiencing excessively high temperatures, and the humidity has been extremely high. In my hometown of Jacksonville, the weather correspondents refer to the “humiditure”, what the air feels like with the high temperature and humidity combined.

According to a 2016 report by the WHO, globally there are 650 million people that are obese accounting for approx. 13% of the world’s adult population.

Arjo is proud to introduce the Veterans Mobility Gallery, an initiative that reflects our commitment to supporting the Veterans Affairs Administration.

As a clinician, have you ever had the experience of rolling a patient on to their side only to find their back is warm and sweaty without any indication of sweating elsewhere? Here is some insight into why this may have happened.

A pressure injury seriously affects quality of life. As clinicians, increasing awareness of pressure injury prevention and education are important to help ensure healthier outcomes for those in our lives and under our care.

For the past 20 years, November has been recognized as National Long-Term Care Awareness Month. By 2030, one in five residents in the US will be age 65 or older, and the number of those in need of long term support services in the US is already at 14 million and expected to grow to 27 million by 2050.

For the past decade, September has been designated as World Alzheimer’s Month to raise awareness internationally of this devastating disease, with World Alzheimer's Day celebrated annually on September 21.

Why “Lower for Longer” is the driving principle behind the performance of an alternating pressure surface.