According to a Case Study by Melbourne-based Occupational Therapist, Frances Arnold of Yooralla, the Vendlet Turning System was the perfect solution for ‘The Man Who Wouldn’t Roll’. The study centres on Gavin, a 49yo man who had suffered a Spinal Cord Injury together with an Acquired Brain Injury. He was living in a Supported Accommodation
Across the world, healthcare providers are facing similar challenges. Today’s care providers need to determine how they can offer state-of-the-art healthcare to a growing population of older individuals. At the same time, it’s important to make sure that the healthcare environment is attractive to young academics. Fortunately, companies like VENDLET are investing in strategies for
Resident repositioning is a common practice in the healthcare or senior care environment. Residents need to regularly move from one location to another, whether it’s for hygiene and treatment reasons, to reduce the risk of bedsores, or simply for comfort. Unfortunately, moving people with mobility issues isn’t always an easy process. Often, the experience is
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Managing the health of bedridden residents isn’t easy. However, this is a challenge that many nursing and healthcare professionals face every day. When residents are unable to move, it is the responsibility of their care providers to keep them comfortable with regular rotation. However, moving and handling a patient with mobility issues can often lead
In the days that came before disability lift systems, helping disabled and elderly people to complete their daily routines was a seriously challenging task. For those with mobility issues, something as apparently simple as getting in and out of bed would be dangerous for all people involved. Thanks to the delivery of disability lift systems,