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 …
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 …
FAQ Regarding Klearside Beds® for Children
Q1. What are the lowest and highest settings for your bed? The Klearside® Junior has a height adjustment range of 38cm – 80cm (excluding mattress). Q2. What are the variable heights of the cot sides that accompany this bed? The Klearside® bed has an end user side protection level of 56.5cm (excluding mattress). Q3. Do you have a range of cot sides? The Klearside® has two styles of sides – non-perforated (clear vinyl) and perforated (clear vinyl with rows of tiny holes within the vinyl). Q4. Does the bed have mattress guides attached? The mattress guides are part of the …
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