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.

Patient mobilization is not just a clinical priority, but a financial one. Compromised mobility is a widely recognized risk factor for a number of Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs).

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.

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.

If you're familiar with the phrase "person-centered care," you'll know it's something of an industry buzzword. But let's get past the jargon and really dig into what it means to offer not just individualized but truly transformative care for people living with dementia.

UnityPoint Health Methodist (UPHM) has always striven to deliver for its patients and staff and sought to do so efficiently, advancing its quality of care in concert with reducing staff injuries and cost.

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

Arjo MOVE program has a proven track record of positively impacting clinical, operational and financial outcomes at healthcare facilities across the US. Our programs create a momentum for change, empowering you to sustain the results long after the end of the program.

Today, we welcome Bob Andersen, RN, WCC, Arjo Clinical Consultant, to discuss medical beds and fall prevention. Bob has served in the Navy and has worked in CVICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro Interventional, Burn/Hyperbaric ICU, and more recently worked as a Flight Nurse.

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.

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.

Healthcare settings face the challenge of managing an effective Infection Control protocol on a daily basis. Ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times, in a range of different settings requires a robust process, where care and treatment can be delivered without the risk of infection due to poor hygiene standards.

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.

Adventist Health Sonora is a 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.

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.

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., (Ruby Memorial Hospital), is located in Morgantown, West Virginia & currently has 754 beds with an average of 7,289 employees. We are a level one trauma center and belong to the largest health system in West Virginia.