Meeting Physical Care Needs with Disability Beds
February 13, 2012When 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.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged disability beds |Adjustable Beds and Palliative Care
February 2, 2012When 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.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged adjustable beds |How Disability Beds Can Help
January 18, 2012If 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.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged disability beds |Who Can Benefit From Adjustable Beds?
January 5, 2012If 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.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged adjustable beds |Management of Pressure Ulcers with Adjustable Beds
December 20, 2011When 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.
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