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.

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

Arjo MOVE helped Mercy Health save over $2 million in the first year.

The International Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Guidelines discuss how managing microclimate can provide an environment conducive to injury prevention and tissue repair. As such the guidelines recommend the need for additional features ... features such as the ability to control moisture and temperature when selecting a support surface.

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.

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.

Kern Medical Center (“Kern Medical”), owned and operated by the Kern County Hospital Authority, is an acute care teaching center with 222 beds offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles, California.

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

Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant ... significant risk of complications including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are a preventable medical

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”

Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence Nightingale, a revolutionary figure in nursing, is known as the “lady with the lamp,” with the lamp representing nursing’s selfless work and dedication.

The significance of early mobility in the rehabilitation of war veterans cannot be overstated. In fact, muscle wasting occurs early and rapidly during the first week of critical illness, with losses of up to 20% seen for those in multi organ

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.

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

Ceiling lifts provide a multitude of benefits to the healthcare facility as a safe patient handling solution. Take a look at several examples supported by clinical documentation.

Our environment is fragile and the focus this year is to “restore our earth” through natural processes, green technologies and innovation.

Arjo is committed to improving the everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. In honor of DVT Awareness Month (March), we support efforts to raise awareness of the potentially devastating impact

community medical center that has a vision to transform the health experience of its community by improving health, enhancing interactions, and making care more accessible. This vision also includes the health and well-being of all of its employees.

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