Pressure Care Aids For Dementia Patients
Dementia patients are often especially vulnerable to pressure ulcers due to a number of differing factors, including reduced mobility, skin sensitivity, and potential forgetfulness. As such, pressure ulcer prevention and relief is essential to overall care; forming a cornerstone of dementia care & support. Therefore, pressure care aids for dementia patients are crucial to patient health & wellbeing.
Pressure Care Aids for Dementia Patients
PosiPerle positioning cushions: PosiPerle positioning cushions are designed to provide postural support and pressure relief, primarily by utilising microbeads to conform to the body’s shape and reduce pressure on sensitive and vulnerable areas where pressure sores & ulcers could form.
CareFlow (formally Carewave) positioning pillows: CareFlow postural positioning pillows provide simple solutions for some of the most complex postural positioning challenges experienced, including contracted legs, wind sweeping, contracted hands, and 30o lateral positioning.
KomfiTilt lateral tilting device: the KomfiTilt lateral tilting system can be used when a patient is at high risk of developing pressure ulcers; is unable to reposition themselves regularly, or experiences discomfort from prolonged pressure on specific areas of their body.
OysterPerle Microbead Mattress: the OysterPerle Microbead Mattress is a pressure relieving mattress, specifically designed for the relief of pressure ulcers and pressure management. Offering both stability and comfort, the OysterPerle mattress for bed sore prevention requires no pump and comes with a breathable incontinence cover, as well as a perforated suspension middle layer that ensures optimal ventilation.
Dementia Action Week
This year, Dementia Action Week is taking place between 19th and 25th May, continuing to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis for people affected by dementia.
According to the Alzheimer’s Society, 91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis, where 1 in 3 people living with dementia here in the UK have not received a formal diagnosis.
The Alzheimer’s Society lays out many benefits to receiving an early diagnosis, such as:
- Access to specialised support, including treatment to help manage symptoms
- Information to help the patient and those around them understand the changes happening to them
And advise speaking to a GP in the first instance.
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