Choosing a Chair For An Elderly Relative
5th January 2022
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Seating Solution FinderThe Envelo cushion provides excellent pressure redistribution and comes as standard on all Seating Matters chairs, meeting the clinical needs of most clients.
Explore Envelo RangeSeating Matters specialises in clinical, therapeutic seating solutions designed to improve patient care and safety, offering products for pressure injury prevention, postural support, and mobility assistance in healthcare settings.
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Customer StoriesUsed in academia, in clinical practice and with caregivers around the world to guide their practices around specialist seating.
Download Free HandbookAs mobility declines with age, many elderly people spend much of their day sitting, making comfort essential. If your client or loved one experiences discomfort, slouching, or even sliding out of their chair, it may be time to explore options for a suitable chair to meet their needs and improve their quality of life.
Specialised seating for Elderly patients delivers measurable benefits
Customised seating helps maintain proper spinal alignment, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal issues and discomfort.
Tailored seating solutions provide better support, alleviating pain and discomfort during prolonged sitting.
Individualised seating distributes weight evenly, minimizing the risk of pressure sores and skin breakdown.
Customised designs can enhance stability, reducing the risk of falls and promoting safety during daily activities.
Proper seating can improve focus and attention, supporting participation in social and therapeutic activities.
Well-designed seating can alleviate physical strain, helping to minimise fatigue during daily activities and enhancing overall energy levels.
Comfortable and supportive seating can positively impact mood and motivation, encouraging social interaction and engagement.
Therapeutic seating can aid in easier transfers and movement, promoting greater independence for elderly individuals
View the Seating Matters product range, clinically designed for elderly care
The Monaco is a multi-functional comfort chair recommended for mobile patients.
The Orlando Riser Recliner chair seamlessly combines the comfort and usability of traditional riser recliners with advanced clinical seating principles, quality, and robustness that users and caregivers have come to expect from Seating Matters chairs.
Incorporating caregiver, clinical and patient feedback, the Sorrento 2 has been engineered to offer the highest levels of clinical support for patients and offering caregivers an enhanced user experience when caring for their patients. Used widely in hospitals and rehabilitation units, the Sorrento 2 provides comfort, support, security and long term benefit to the user. The Sorrento 2 is compatible with stand aids and hoists.
A clinical field trial revealed significant findings including;
reduction in falls & sliding
decrease in pressure injuries
saved on treatment of pressure injuries
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