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Choosing The Right Chair for Someone Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Today I want to share with you the story of Katy Gartside and her family. They came up against an issue that we see all too often. Katys mother Patricia lives in a care home in B... Read More
Published on: 25 October 2017, 2:04 pm
Source: Seating Matters
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Taking the Correct Measurements for a New Seating Matters Chair
When a patient or loved one requires a new chair, I want to ensure that the chair provided is the best to cater for their comfort, pressure management and postural support. Every... Read More
Published on: 9 October 2017, 2:53 pm
Source: Seating Matters
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Manual Handling Advice PART 3: FAQs By You
Manual handling is an area I am often asked about and it is important to know different techniques that will assist in safe patient transfers. Today, I wasnt to share with you ... Read More
Published on: 15 August 2017, 2:16 pm
Source: Seating Matters
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Manual Handling Advice PART 2: Using An Active Hoist or Patient Lift To Transfer Clients Into A Monaco & Atlanta
Published on: 4 August 2017, 11:46 am
Source: Seating Matters
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Manual Handling Advice PART 1: Using A Passive Hoist To Transfer Clients Into A Phoenix and Sorrento.
Published on: 2 August 2017, 10:44 am
Source: Seating Matters
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Tissue Viability Nurse Uses Seating Matters Chairs as Part of Her Award Winning Care.
Award winning tissue viability nurse Deborah Gleeson has been instrumental in making changes to pressure care at Whiston Hospital, UK. Deborah has been working in the hospital fo... Read More
Published on: 28 July 2017, 8:44 am
Source: Seating Matters
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Why You Should be Using 45 Degree Tilt in Space
If a person needs assistance with maintaining an upright position, what sitting angle should they be in? If a person is at risk of pressure injuries, what degree of tilt shoul... Read More
Published on: 26 July 2017, 5:07 pm
Source: Seating Matters
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FAQ: Pressure Management In Seating Matters Chairs
A pressure injury is a localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence caused by pressure or pressure in combination with shear. Pressure in... Read More
Published on: 17 July 2017, 11:27 am
Source: Seating Matters
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FAQ: Pressure Management In Seating Matters Cushions
A pressure injury is a localised injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence caused by pressure or pressure in combination with shear. Pressure in... Read More
Published on: 17 July 2017, 11:16 am
Source: Seating Matters
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FAQ: What Is the Difference Between Recline & Tilt in Space?
The difference between recline and tilt in space in seating can be often confused and it is crucial to understand the difference in these functions to ensure that the chair is bo... Read More
Published on: 17 July 2017, 11:05 am
Source: Seating Matters