Dementia Care
When assessing patients living with dementia we should consider multi-sensory stimulation, signs of distress and sensory issues. Correct seating reduces the likelihood of falls and sliding, provides proprioceptive feedback, reduces the risk of pressure injuries, high muscle tone and contractures and can improve patient function.
International Research Study
Explore insights from a global survey conducted by Seating Matters amongst clinicians to gain a comprehensive understanding of the utilisation and impact of Seating Matters' clinical and therapeutic seating in non-pharmacological interventions for individuals with living with dementia across diverse care settings.
Preserves Dignity & Sustains Abilities
Patients living with dementia are often characterised as being 'aggressive', 'agitated', and 'challenging'. Understanding what the patient is trying to communicate enables a more holistic and therapeutic approach to care.
A recent international study undertaken by Seating Matters showed Seating Matters chairs have a calming effect on patients with respondent reporting a staggering reduction in agitation and pressure injuries, alongside notable reductions in falls, staff supervision, contractures and muscle tone.
70%
noted a reduction in agitation
53%
noted a decrease in pressure injuries
86%
noted an increase in time out of bed
88%
felt that it improved overall quality of care
73%
reported a huge improvement in engagement in social activites
93%
said they use Seating Matters chairs everyday in their facility
Designed to Reduce Falls and Aid Agitation
Seating Matters chairs have been clinically designed to provide postural support for those with degenerative, neurological conditions including dementia. The Seating Matters Atlanta™ and Sorrento™ have both obtained rating 1A accreditation by the DSDC.
How Our Products Can Help
The prescription of correct seating can reduce falls, risk of sliding and agitation, improving quality of life and psychological wellbeing.
Psychological Wellbeing
Providing a patient with the ability to sit out of bed can have overwhelming benefits on the patient’s psychological wellbeing, their dignity and confidence.
Safety
A safe chair will reduce risk of injury to the person sitting in it or to those in their environment. This could be safety in terms of pressure management, reducing oedema and swelling or a number of other factors.
Tilt in Space
Tilt in Space can help people with reduced mobility to achieve a standing position and can also redistribute pressure in the backward
tilt position.
Back Angle Recline
Adjustable back angle recline, which can be altered and locked to the correct position, reduces the likelihood of the patient sliding and falling, allowing for higher level of proprioceptive feedback.
Seating for Dementia Care
View the Seating Matters product range, clinically designed for patients living with dementia.
Next Steps
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