Dementia care solutions | Arjo Dementia care solutions. Enable carers to deliver one-to-one care with less time focused on task- based necessities and more time for quality interactions. Our dementia care solutions are designed to support smooth care routines, maintain and improve mobility, and promote a calm environment.

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.

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.

Dementia is a complex journey marked by a series of changes that individuals experience as the condition advances. These changes are a natural part of dementia, and comprehending them is crucial for providing effective, person-centered care and purposeful mobility based upon the individual’s optimal level of function.

Sitting - Early Mobility | Arjo Sitting on edge of bed. Solutions to facilitate care and rehabilitation. Sitting facilitate good eye contact and personal interaction. For high-quality care. The Sara Combilizer enables patients to be placed into a variety of seated positions out of bed.

A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of early mobilization. When utilized, early mobility is associated with reduced ICU and hospital length of stay and improved functional outcomes.

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Paula Atkins, the Chief Clinical Officer at Holy Angels, to discuss the transformative impact of our therapeutic seating solutions on their residents.

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.

The Sara Flex seated transfer sling can provide additional support if required during transfer and supports the patient/resident if they were to sit or in case their standing ability reduces during the transfer.

The Bariatric loop sling is suitable for assisted transfers of plus-size patients and residents that require full body support during the transfer. It has standard padding in the legs that enhance comfort for patients and residents.

Incorporating sensory features into the daily routines of individuals living with dementia can significantly enhance their well-being, especially during potentially stressful situations. For those with dementia, the progression of the disease can often disrupt the normal sensory processing and the ability to make sense of the environment, leading to confusion, anxiety, and a decreased ability to manage daily tasks independently.