Pressure Care Products for Better Tissue Viability

For people with a debilitating condition, the care they receive is invaluable, especially for those who are bed bound and require a “two hourly” or “night time” turning schedule to prevent pressure ulcers and sores arising. Unfortunately, this requires costly care that many cannot afford, and it’s precisely for this reason that we at Genie Care supply ToTo; an innovative product from the new range of pressure care products which effectively reduces the need for night time carers.

The ToTo is a unique product that addresses many healthcare problems, from reducing the damage caused to vulnerable tissue, to reducing the number of nurses needed to care for one patient. Subsequently, it’s no surprise that health care officials from the NHS have pronounced positive support in favour of using this product. Furthermore, from a patient’s perspective, it can often be frustrating to be woken in the middle of the night to be turned, leaving many patients tired and less able to tackle the day ahead of them.

The unique application of ToTo allows it to work on any bed, beneath any mattress– making it available to everyone – and gently turns the patients in their sleep without disturbing them. This is achieved through an innovative lateral turning system which is incredibly quiet (less than 20db) and so does not to disrupt the patient’s sleep.

The system itself is automated, and can be programmed to turn the patient throughout the night, ensuring that they do not incur any avoidable pressure ulcers or sores. It’s an effective piece of equipment which has provided a life-changing service for those who require on-going care or for public and private healthcare establishments that are trying to reduce nurse and patient interaction during the night.

As you can see, the ToTo system is one of the most versatile pressure care products and has proven to be very effective for a number of patients. If you would like to find out more information about this product, we suggest that you get in touch with us at Genie Care and we will happily discuss the various properties of this product from which you may benefit.

Manual Handling Equipment for Nursing in Bed

It can be upsetting to see a loved one bed ridden due to a serious condition or simply through old age, and especially so if they are suffering from pain and discomfort. At Genie Care, we can provide specialist manual handling equipment to make bed nursing more manageable, always putting the needs of the patient first.

ToTo Patient Turning Equipment

If a patient is bed-bound for extended periods of time, pressure ulcers and sores are liable to form, causing distress and discomfort. ToTo, supplied here at Genie Care, is specialist patient turning equipment designed to deliver automated turning as often as required. It can be fitted to any bed, and is placed between the mattress platform and the mattress itself.

ToTo offers an innovative approach to “two-hourly” or “night time” turning, and offers numerous advantages to manual turning. Firstly, it saves valuable time for carers to carry out other duties, which is often vital in overstretched care facilities. Secondly, ToTo’s turning sequence is both very gentle (approximately ten minutes in total) and quiet (less than 20db) to ensure that it doesn’t disturb the patient’s sleep – something that manual turning unfortunately does do.

“When the bed is in operation it is quiet and smooth running. It is very easy to set up and can be used on any bed and can be set up in a profile position and set to turn. This position is beneficial to our spinal injuries patients who may suffer with breathing or chest   problems.”

Barbie Simmons, Resettlement & Community Liaison Officer, The Midlands Centre for Spinal     Injuries

SleepLow for Improved Safety

ToTo can be combined with our SleepLow system for improved patient safety, which is ideal for patients who are confused or vulnerable to falling out of bed. It has an integral raising and lowering mechanism which cannot be seen when the bed is lowered, but brings the bed up to a comfortable height for nursing and transfers when required.

To find out more about how our manual handling equipment can help your loved one or patient enjoy a more comfortable night’s sleep, send us your enquiry via our online contact form or alternatively call us on 01903 733 377.

Moving and Handling with Specialised Turning Equipment

For those who require bedside assistance, sleepless nights due to continually having to move into a more comfortable position are something that can be avoided with ToTo. ToTo is an innovative new piece of moving and handling equipment supplied by Genie Care which effortlessly re-positions an individual without waking them; leaving many refreshed and better-able to tackle the rehabilitation/physiotherapy the following day.

As the UK’s leading experts in specialist equipment, we believe that the long awaited ToTo is one that many individuals suffering from paralysis, spinal injuries or a lack of mobility due to an illness or disability would benefit from it. It gently moves the patient throughout the night, removing the need for any intervention from the carer/nurse or the practiced ‘two-hourly’ night time turning rota.

The success of this product is supported by the NHS, with clinical advisors within the NHS reporting that pressure care issues are addressed by using this product, with many other advantageous properties benefiting the patient and nurse/carer alike. This is a practical solution for those who need the additional care.

Due to the smooth motion of this moving and handling equipment, it turns the patient without disturbing them, and because it can be used in conjunction with any bed, it’s available to everyone who needs it. While the benefits of this product are undeniable, we understand that it is the improved standard of living and increased independence which draws many patients and carers attention to it. With this product, a patient doesn’t need to worry about the carer coming in the middle of the night, or about being woken up to be turned.

To find out further details on the moving and handling equipment available from Genie Care, in particularly that of TOTO, be sure to call us on 01903 733 377.

Pressure Care Products for Nursing in Bed

If you are a professional care provider nursing patients who are confined to bed, pressure care products can not only help to make your patients more comfortable, but will also help the caring process to become much easier and more efficient. Genie Care are a specialist supplier of the highest quality pressure care products, including the innovative ToTo system. Suitable for use with any bed, ToTo allows patients to be gently moved without the intervention of a carer, which can help to ensure that two hourly or night time turning is always achieved.

Long periods confined to bed can result in serious discomfort. Some alternating mattress systems, which move continuously throughout the night, can result in a restless night’s sleep for patients, which will lead to an increase in pain and discomfort. ToTo is a great alternative to these conventional pressure care products. With a quiet pump unit and its new approach to turning, patients can enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep thanks to this clever system.

Genie Care know just how effective this pressure care product can be, but ToTo has also established a great reputation with health professionals and care providers who recognise the many benefits of investing in this innovative turning system. Barbie Simmons, the Resettlement and Community Liaison Officer at the Midlands Centre for Spinal Injuries, has seen for herself just how successful the ToTo system can prove to be, as she explains:

“Recently we have been fortunate to be able to trial the ToTo turning system with several patients on the spinal injuries unit and have found it to be an exceptional piece of equipment. It is an excellent way to re-position our patients, eliminating the manual turn therefore enabling the patient to have an undisturbed night.”

This praise for the ToTo system is a testament to its effectiveness in helping a range of patients to enjoy greater comfort and better health. To see the many advantages of ToTo, and other pressure care products available from Genie Care, why not take a closer look at our range today?

The Best Moving and Handling Products to Recommend

The ability to comfortably move and re-adjust is something that so many of us take for granted, but unfortunately for some, assistance is required. If you care for someone that needs a little help moving whilst confined to bed, you will benefit hugely from the moving & handling equipment available at Genie Care. We’re one of the leading companies in this field and pride ourselves on offering a high quality service tailored towards individual needs. We have a range of products that have all been designed to impeccably high standards and will improve the ability to safely move, bath and provide a comfortable environment for your patient.

The implementation of these products has many benefits for both yourself, and the patient. They will make your job easier when moving and handling, whilst also improving both dignity and independence for your patient.

One product that comes highly recommended from our expert team is ToTo, a specialist patient turning device that will help to reduce the risk of pressure sores. It is an innovative product and will improve comfort for the patient, as it moves them at regular intervals.

It fits comfortably underneath the mattress and is suitable to be used on any bed, so won’t hinder or cause any discomfort. It’s so highly recommended that it is now being used in variety of leading teaching hospitals.

One thing that is vitally important when choosing moving and handling equipment is to ensure it is right for the individual needs of the user, and this is something that our ToTo enables you to do efficiently. It can be programmed to move the patient at regular intervals, at times which are best suited to their requirements.

To find out more about the range of innovative moving & handling equipment we have here at Genie Care, feel free to browse our website today.

Meeting Physical Care Needs with Disability Beds

When you are caring for someone, perhaps a patient with physical care needs, a few simple products can help to make things much easier. Disability beds are one way to ensure that those who are confined to bed can rest in comfort, whilst the range of specialist products on offer from Genie Care can make it much simpler for carers to provide bedside attention. When you are looking for safe solutions to help those in your care maintain their dignity and independence, look no further than our highly-effective products.

Read on to learn more about a few of the solutions which Genie Care can provide, and how these products can help in home and clinical environments alike.

WaterGenie

For those who are confined to bed, being able to remain clean and healthy is essential. This portable unit allows patients to enjoy the comfort and luxury of a refreshing shower in the security of their bed. We understand that mobility is a real problem for many, and that moving some patients to the bathroom can be impossible. The WaterGenie enables carers to provide a much more effective alternative to a conventional bed bath, and reduces the risk of injuries which could be caused by moving from the bed.

ToTo

This product is a great alternative to conventional turning disability beds as it removes the need for assistance from carers. Regular turning can be provided on a 2 hour or nightly setting to gently move patients and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. If your patient or loved one is confined to bed for long periods, this product can complement an adjustable bed to help to make caring for them much easier.

SleepLow

For some patients, a conventional bed is inappropriate. The SleepLow system is designed to minimise the risk of falls by allowing the patient to sleep close to the ground, whilst also offering the ability to raise the bed to a more practical height when bedside attention is required.

When you are looking for a practical and effective range of products to complement disability beds, get in touch with the team here at Genie Care.

Adjustable Beds and Palliative Care

When caring for somebody who is suffering with a long term illness, you will understandably want to make them as comfortable and relaxed as possible in order to relieve them of any discomfort. Although palliative care can offer symptomatic relief eases suffering, there are products available on the market that can assist you when looking after a bed ridden relative, friend or patient. Here at Genie Care we manufacture and supply a number of high quality products that can be used in conjunction with adjustable beds in order to make caring for your loved one easier and more practical for all involved.

Whether your loved one is bedridden whilst they recover from an illness or operation, or they are more comfortable in bed during the latter stages of life, at Genie Care we are committed to helping you provide full support by supplying our specially designed products that cater for a range of special requirements.

Amongst the highly acclaimed products that we provide here at Genie Care, we have products that offer practical solutions for bathing, moving, turning and keeping your patient or loved one safe whilst in bed. Ultimately, we believe that our products can be used to effectively assist with the general care and support of a sick relative, friend or patient.

Regardless of your requirements and the needs of your patient, you can be confident of finding easy to use, practical products to suit most beds in order to make life easier, more comfortable and stress-free for you and your patient.

If you would like to learn more about the excellent products that we manufacture and supply for use with adjustable beds, feel free to browse through our website or alternatively call our friendly team here at Genie Care today on 01903 733 377 for further information.

How Disability Beds Can Help

If you or someone you know has a disability, you will understand the importance of aids and equipment that are designed to help improve mobility and independence in the home. Here at Genie Care we specialise in manufacturing and supplying high quality solutions that have been tried and tested by a number of highly satisfied customers. Our wide range of products work in conjunction with disability beds and offer a number of benefits to those in need of extra comfort and support.

Disability beds are designed to help with positioning when lying in bed. For those suffering with a disability that requires long periods of time in bed or where the patient is permanently bed ridden, a disability bed or adjustable bed can be highly beneficial as they make a comfortable night’s sleep far more accessible, can help with circulation problems and ease any pressure sensitivity.

To work in conjunction with disability beds, we provide a number of products that can be matched specifically to the needs and requirements of the patient. Thanks to thorough testing, we are confident that our selection of products can effectively help anyone in bed for extended periods of time whilst also ensuring comfort and safety at all times.

Bathing and washing is commonly a problem area for those who are bedridden, however thanks to the WaterGenie, we offer a solution. This innovative, portable product enables a carer to thoroughly wash the patient whilst they remain in the bed; giving a refreshing ten minute shower.

An additional problem that many family members or carers may have is the protection of the patient when left alone. To combat this, we supply SafeSides which offer all round protection and are already being used in many hospital and domestic settings. They are easily fitted and offer extra protection from injury or entrapment, are easily inflated with a pump and can be installed onto any bed.

If you are considering methods of improving support, comfort and independence for those in bed for long periods of time, contact the team here at Genie Care to find out about the range of products we supply that work in conjunction perfectly with disability beds. To see more of our collection, feel free to browse our website today.

Who Can Benefit From Adjustable Beds?

If you have a loved one, relative or friend who is in need of extra help around the home and has special requirements, it may be necessary to invest in particular equipment to assist with their care. To ensure that your loved one is as comfortable as possible, here at GenieCare we specialise in the manufacture and supply of various high quality bed accessories and products. The range of products that we can supply for use with adjustable beds can bring many benefits to your loved one. Read on to explore how an adjustable bed can help anybody in need of special care.

Here at GenieCare we are committed to making users as comfortable as possible throughout their time spent in bed with a range of accessories and bedding modifications that can provide safety and care for people who are bedbound for long periods of time. We have products that can provide solutions for bathing, moving, bed safety and assistance with turning in bed whilst maintaining dignity and independence in a domestic or specialist care setting.

Our impressive range of bedding accessories includes:

SleepLow®

Modifying a bed with the SleepLow technology can provide valuable assistance when it comes to moving bed users. The integral raising and lowering mechanism provides easy use for adjusting the height of the bed, allowing for comfortable nursing of users. With an optional headboard and the possibility of using SafeSides, an inflatable safety product, for additional comfort, this accessory can prove valuable for assisting with the care of your loved one.

ToTo®

By gently turning the bed user at programmed intervals, this product can effectively reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. Furthermore, because the technology operates without the need for a carer to physically turn the user, there is minimal risk of disrupting sleep.

WaterGenie®

As a preferred alternative to a traditional bed bath, the innovative WaterGenie is an inflatable ‘bath’ that is pumped up on the bed to surround the user and comes with a shower device that can provide the bed user with a refreshing shower.

If you would like to learn more about the specially designed products that we supply here at GenieCare and how they can be used in conjunction with adjustable beds, don’t hesitate to call us today on  01903 733 377.

Management of Pressure Ulcers with Adjustable Beds

When either you or someone close to you needs to remain in bed for a considerable period of time either to aid recovery after an illness or operation, for long term comfort in the later stages of life or due to the fact they are permanently bed ridden, you will undoubtedly be aware of the risk of pressure ulcers. To avoid the discomfort of such a condition, adjustable beds combined with a regular turning device is the very best solution. Here at Geniecare, we provide products to enhance comfort and mobility and our ToTo turning device has proved incredibly beneficial in reducing the risk, and treatment of pressure ulcers.

The ToTo device is a unique, lateral turning system that can be fitted to any single bed underneath the existing mattress. The nature of this specialist equipment makes it suitable for both clinical environments and those remaining at home.

This new approach to night time turning or 2 hourly turning greatly aids both patient and carer in the treatment of pressure ulcers through gently moving the user. The ToTo has proven so beneficial that it is now being used in major teaching hospitals.

Different settings allow the carer and user to choose the frequency at which to be moved; this is highly advantageous when wishing to leave a patient sleeping as a very gentle lift can last for up to 2 hours, operating with minimal noise.

When a person needs to remain in bed for extended periods of time, it isn’t just physical wellbeing that needs to be addressed. If a loved one is confined to one area of the house, try to ensure they have home comforts around them to make this time as comfortable as possible; placing the bed near a window to look out on the landscape as well as ensuring independence is maintained by keeping essentials such as water and snacks within easy reach will help to aid mental wellbeing during this time.

If you would like to know more about the range of devices, including ToTo, which can be used in conjunction with adjustable beds, simply search our website today.