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Low Bed Height, Transfer Height and Hoist Clearance in Aged Care
A low bed setting, a useful transfer height and space for a hoist are three different measurements. A specification that solves one can complicate another. The resident’s transfer method, mattress…
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Choosing Electric Beds for Residential Aged Care: A Room-by-Room Guide
A residential aged-care bed should be chosen for the resident and the care setting together. Bed height, mattress, transfers, room access, staff tasks, cleaning, maintenance and the resident’s preferences all…
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Custom Versus Standard Electric Beds: When Does Fit Matter?
Start with the tasks and dimensions, then decide whether a standard bed fits. A ready-made electric bed may meet the person’s needs with a shorter specification process. A custom bed…
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What to Observe During an In-Home Electric Bed Trial
An in-home bed trial is most useful when it tests the person’s ordinary tasks in the actual room. The trial is a chance to see how the bed, mattress, equipment…
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Custom Bed Assessment Checklist: Measurements, Transfers and the Room
A custom bed assessment should document the person’s goals, body dimensions, positioning and transfer needs, the mattress and equipment that will be used with the bed, and the actual room…
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Person-Centred Equipment Scripting for Progressive Conditions: What to Record
The starting point for a bed or chair script is how one person uses the equipment in their own setting. A person-centred equipment script records the individual’s goals, body dimensions,…
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When Should a Custom Bed or Chair Be Reassessed?
A bed or chair review starts with how the person uses it now, not the date it was purchased. A custom bed or chair should be reassessed when the person,…
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Empowered Living: Huntington’s Victoria Endorses Novacorr’s Novaprotect Huntington’s Range
Huntington’s Victoria Endorses Novacorr’s Novaprotect Huntington’s Range Living with Huntington’s disease (HD) can bring unique challenges for both individuals and families. Having the right care, equipment, and support in place…
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The Hidden Risks of Standard Equipment for Complex Conditions
Compare equipment fit, dimensions and configuration for complex care needs, with clinical assessment and product information supporting an informed choice.
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Do adjustable beds help back pain?
An adjustable bed offers flexible resting positions. Explore comfort, mattress and transfer considerations, and discuss individual back-pain needs with your treating clinician.
