The Risk of Ultra Low Floor Beds
Ultra low floor beds are am increasingly popular solution in institutional care for minimising the risk of injuries to users at risk of falls. However, their application needs to careful consideration. Spacial Awareness for the End User Many ultra low floor beds have very high head and footboards, and research suggests that the feeling of being trapped between two points within a bed and not being able to see your surroundings can sometimes cause the end user to feel anxious with a need to exit the bed. The Risk of Unintended Consequences The approach of having a bed as low …
Couple Care! How A Special Double Care Bed Helps Couples Enjoy A Good Night’s Sleep – Together
Increasing feelings of independence – and keeping up with “normal” routines – is a vital part of helping people retain their dignity when they fall sick. However, all too often, couples who may have been sharing a bed for many years (often for decades!) find themselves forced to sleep apart when one of them needs extra care. This can be a very upsetting and unsettling experience for both partners. Aside from the disruption caused by having separate sleeping arrangements, being forced to sleep in separate beds can be very disturbing for people used to the close and comforting proximity of …
The Importance Of Preventing Falls
There are many reasons why elderly people are prone to falls. Older people may have balance problems and muscle weakness, slower reflexes, poor vision or long-term health conditions such as dementia. Older people are certainly more vulnerable and around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year. People with Alzheimer’s and dementia often suffer disturbed sleep or behavioural problems at night – and trying to get out of bed or wandering around at night increases the risk of falling. Some studies indicate as many as 20% of people with Alzheimer’s …
Installation Technician Job Vacancy, Plymouth, Devon, UK
BaKare Beds are an equal opportunities employer. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Installation Technician / Warehouse Assistance Department: Warehouse / Logistics Responsible to: Warehouse Manager About The Role BaKare Beds supply a range of world class healthcare beds & products to the UK & Ireland. Clients include individuals requiring assistive products within the home, care homes, special needs schools & hospices. Responsible to: Warehouse Manager Remuneration: £17,000 + staff pension after qualification period. Part-Time Pro Rata pay. Job Title Installation Technician / Warehouse Assistance Department : Warehouse / Logistics Responsible to: Warehouse Manager Job Description : Operating as part of …
Sales Job Vacancy, Plymouth, Devon, UK
BaKare Beds are an equal opportunities employer. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Sales Advisor Department: Bakare Sales (Plympton) Responsible to: Sales Manager / Office Manager About The Role BaKare Beds supply a range of world class healthcare beds & products to the UK & Ireland. Clients include individuals requiring assistive products within the home, care homes, special needs schools & hospices. Responsible to: Sales Manager / Office Manager Remuneration: £18-20k Basic £25-30k OTE Benefits 28 days annual leave including public holidays. Company contributions to pension scheme. Hours Mon – Thurs 8.30 – 17.00 Fri 9.00 – 16.30 Essentials: Minimum 1 …
Choosing The Right Adjustable Bed
At Bakare, We Care About Finding The Best Solution For You For many people, being able to remain at home – even when facing challenging health conditions – is a real priority. Staying at home means you can stay close to friends and family and can benefit from all the comforts – and security – of being in a familiar environment. A large part of the home experience comes down to ensuring that you – or a loved one – has a suitable and comfortable bed that helps you regain independence and dignity. For example, beds with four-section profiling, anti-compression …
10 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
For many people, getting a good night’s sleep is a huge challenge – and if you have a chronic illness, or are confined to bed for long periods of time, it can often seem virtually impossible to sleep well. Illness of any kind can have a big impact on quality of sleep – and pain, discomfort, fatigue and even medication can all have a detrimental effect. Certain medical conditions related to ageing can also disturb sleep, for example, obstructive sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, acid reflux, arthritis, chronic pain, and other ailments. However, whatever our health situation, quality sleep is vital …
Medical Devices Regulation – What You Need To Know
MDR – The Background The French silicone implant scandal, where fraudulent production of the PIP silicone breast implants highlighted weaknesses in the legal system, damaged the confidence of patients, consumers and healthcare professionals in the safety of medical devices. As a result, EU regulations were revised and expanded with the aim of providing a consistently high level of safety & protection for EU citizens. In 2017, the new Medical Device Regulations (MDR) were introduced – sweeping European legislation designed to ensure that all medical equipment is safe and performs as intended. From May 2020, all equipment deemed a “medical device” …
Beds – A Critical Role In Caring For People With Dementia
In general, people with dementia are up to five times more likely to fall than similarly-aged people who don’t have cognitive impairment. This means falls are a real risk for people with dementia and the falls themselves are also particular dangerous; people with dementia are far more likely to fracture a hip and injure themselves if they fall which can lead to surgery and immobility. This means that fall prevention for people with dementia is absolutely vital for their health and well-being. Getting in and out of bed unaided is a challenging task for many people – especially if they’re …
Changing Places – Making Living Easier For People With Disabilities
Most people can plan sightseeing, shopping trips or visits to public buildings without having to even consider the logistics of where they’re going to go to the toilet. But according to the Changing Places organisation, there are more than 240,000 people with disabilities for whom ordinary toilets – or even standard “accessible” toilets – are simply not good enough because they don’t have a changing bench, lifting hoist, peninsular toilet or adequate space. Without these extra amenities, many people with disabilities are effectively barred from taking part in activities and outings that most people take for granted – simply because there …
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