AirPal Air Assisted Transfer in action With the AirPal® air-assisted patient transfer system, you can transfer patients from one surface to another and reposition within the bed safely, comfortably and efficiently.

Air-assisted lateral transfer devices such as AirPal are designed to assist with the transfer of patients who are unable to independently move from one surface to another and reposition within the bed.

Part 4 – Elevate assisted bathing to a spa experience with these planning aids Assisted bathing can be elevated to a relaxing and rejuvenating spa moment. Find out how planning aids help you to improve the bathing experience.

Early mobilization of ICU patients has been associated with improved muscle strength and functional independence, as well as a shorter duration of delirium, mechanical ventilation, and ICU length of stay.

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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that obesity is a national epidemic affecting more than one in three adults, causing higher medical costs and a lower quality of life.

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.

Today, we welcome Ali Qureshi, OTR, MOT, Arjo Clinical Consultant and Occupational Therapist, to discuss Arjo’s newest safe patient handling and mobility aid, the AirPal® lateral transfer and repositioning system.

Nutritional status plays an integral role in the process of wound healing and in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. Macronutrients and micronutrients are required by each organ system in specific amounts to promote growth, development, maintenance, and repair of body tissues.

Advocate Aurora Sherman Hospital is one of the ten hospitals in the Advocate Aurora Health System. It is an acute care level 2 trauma regional hospital that serves the northwest Chicagoland area.

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

Recovery from a wound, whether a stage 1 pressure injury or a full thickness wound, requires an individualized approach. The acronym, APIE, frequently includes trial and error, and complex testing to the find the right solutions at the right time to heal a wound.

The Atlanta™ chair was accredited with a class 1A rating from the University of Stirling's Dementia and Design Centre, and stands out as a prime example of evidence-based design improving the lives of those with dementia.

Part 5 – Optimal care facility creation: understanding the building process Understanding the building process is a key enabler for optimizing your care facility. Discover some key factors for making the process smooth.

Part 3 – Creating space: the main factor in early floor and room planning Optimized space utilization is the main factor in early stages of floor and room planning. Learn how to create a superior living environment for residents.

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.

Arjo MOVE helped Baptist Memorial reduce staff injuries by 80 percent on average across their large system of hospitals.

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.

For those suffering from dementia, the responsive behaviors are among the most distressing and challenging outcomes of the condition. These responsive behaviors most commonly include apathy, depression, irritability, agitation or anxiety.