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.

The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) recently held its annual conference in San Diego in March 2023.

The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management Discover key interventions in pressure injury prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon Maris, Director Global Medical Affairs for Pressure Injury Prevention Pressure injury prevention interventions are key to reducing the risk of developing painful, resource intensive and costl

Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation program and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilizing and rehabilitating patients earlier and often, throughout the day, has never been higher.

Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.

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.

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.

Part 1 – Quality care starts with meticulous planning and decision-making Learn how meticulous planning and decision-making help you to combine excellent care for your patients with improved nursing safety and performance.

Part 2 – Stakeholder interaction: A key factor for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment Learn how stakeholder interaction paves the way for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment. Get tips on how to create a positive work culture.

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.