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Seating
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A good lift and recline chair should meet your pressure care, positioning, posture, mobility, and independent living needs. Talk to us about finding the right chair for your needs.
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When selecting seating for elderly care, there are several unique considerations to keep in mind:
- Pressure injury prevention: Elderly individuals are often at higher risk for pressure injuries, so seating solutions should promote proper pressure distribution and relief. This may involve using specialized cushions or chairs with pressure-relieving features.
- Posture management: Proper positioning and postural support are crucial for elderly individuals to maintain comfort and function. Seating should promote good alignment and stability of the pelvis, spine, and limbs.
- Fall prevention: Chairs designed for fall prevention are important for elderly individuals with limited mobility or balance issues. Features like sturdy armrests, appropriate seat height, and stable bases can help reduce fall risks.
- Ease of transfers: Seating solutions should facilitate safe and easy transfers in and out of the chair, which may include features like removable armrests or power lift functions.
- Adjustability: Chairs that offer multiple adjustments (e.g., seat height, backrest angle, legrest elevation) can accommodate individual needs and changing conditions.
- Mobility considerations: For those who use wheelchairs, factors like maneuverability, weight of the chair, and brake types (pull-to-lock vs. push-to-lock) should be evaluated.
- Comfort and pressure relief: Features like tilt-in-space, recline functions, and appropriate cushioning can enhance comfort and reduce pressure on bony prominences.
- Swelling management: For individuals with lower limb swelling, seating solutions that allow for leg elevation or specialized positioning may be necessary.
- Independence promotion: Seating should aim to maximize the individual's functional independence, such as enabling self-propulsion in wheelchairs or providing easy-to-use adjustment controls.
- Long-term needs: When prescribing seating, it's important to consider the individual's potential future needs and choose solutions that can adapt to changing conditions.
- Caregiver considerations: Features that reduce manual handling and improve caregiver safety, such as power functions for adjustments, should be taken into account.
- Infection control: In care facilities, seating materials and designs that facilitate easy cleaning and meet infection control requirements may be necessary.
By carefully considering these factors, healthcare professionals can prescribe seating solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and quality of life for elderly individuals in care settings.
The seat surface of the Regency Care chair is covered with CARRFLEX® PU 4-Way Stretch Fabric.
CARRFLEX® PU 4-Way Stretch Fabric is a specialized textile product designed for healthcare settings. Here are the key features and applications of this fabric:
- Material Composition: It is a polyurethane (PU) coated fabric with a polyamide base. The polyurethane coating provides waterproof properties, while the polyamide base offers stretch and durability.
- Stretch Capability: Unlike traditional 2-way stretch fabrics, CARRFLEX® PU 4-Way Stretch Fabric can stretch in all directions - horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. This 4-way stretch capability allows for greater flexibility and comfort in various applications.
- Waterproof and Protective: The PU coating makes the fabric waterproof, which is essential for protecting mattresses, seating, and other surfaces in healthcare environments.
- Antimicrobial Properties: The fabric is treated with antimicrobial and antifungal additives, making it suitable for use in medical and healthcare settings where hygiene is crucial.
- Fire Retardant: CARRFLEX® fabrics, including the PU 4-Way Stretch variant, incorporate fire retardant properties, enhancing safety in institutional settings.
- Applications: This fabric is primarily used in healthcare and institutional environments for: Mattress covers, Seating protection, Positioning devices, Pressure care applications
- Durability: The combination of the PU coating and polyamide base provides excellent durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it suitable for high-use environments.
- Breathability: Despite being waterproof, the fabric maintains a level of breathability, which is important for pressure care applications and patient comfort.
- Chemical Resistance: The PU coating offers superior chemical resistance, making it easier to clean and maintain in medical settings.
CARRFLEX® PU 4-Way Stretch Fabric is part of the broader CARRFLEX® range of barrier textiles offered by Carr Group, which are widely recognized and trusted in Australa for their quality and performance in healthcare applications.
Seating aids are chairs and other similar seating surfaces with special features, designed to assist individuals who have difficulty sitting down due to mobility problems or health conditions that make bending challenging. These ergonomic seating solutions often have features that help individuals independently get in and out of chairs, promoting their freedom and autonomy.
At Unicare Health, we offer a wide range of seating solutions to cater to diverse needs. Our selection includes ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing varieties of lift and recline chairs, care chairs, day chairs, stools, and lounge chairs.
If you're looking for a comfortable seating aid to use at home, you may be interested in our popular lift and recline chairs, which relieve pain when standing up or sitting for long periods. Or, if you're fitting out a hospital or care facility, you'll find plenty of supportive options to match your style.
Absolutely! We understand the importance of finding the perfect seating solution for your unique needs. That's why we offer free, no-obligation in-home trials for equipment valued at $250 and above. We want to ensure that you have the opportunity to experience the benefits of our seating solutions in the comfort of your own home.