Anne Marie has Huntington’s Disease and receives 24 hour care. She was sliding and falling every few minutes from her old arm chair, often ending up on the floor. Swapping to the Seating Matters Atlanta chair had a huge impact on the life of both Anne Marie and her family. Here is their story.
In this case study, we meet 94-year-old Rachel – an elderly patient who suffers from arthritis, requires significant assistance from caregivers, and has a history of falls. Rachel’s existing chair, which was negatively impacting her day-to-day function, was replaced with the Monaco by Seating Matters.
We explore the functional and postural changes that resulted from this ‘chair swap’, and hear directly from both Rachel and her carers. Sometimes a simple change can make all the difference.
By Martina Tierney, OT Falls Risk: Tips to Improve Patient Safety “Don’t hurt me, heal me. Try as we might, people do come to harm in ways that can be prevented. Hospital acquired infections, injuries from falls, bed sores and medical errors are examples of preventable harm that can occur…
By Martina Tierney, OT Len Nixon is a bariatric gentlemen, approaching 181kg. After suffering a stroke, Len found himself being admitted to hospital in Belleville, Ontario. Because of Len’s bariatric condition he was spending most of his day in bed in hospital, occasionally being transferred by a lift to a…
Seating Matters are changing the world of healthcare seating. We take pride in being at the forefront of seating research and innovation. We want to share our knowledge with the world to ensure no person has to face unnecessary discomfort or mortality.
Arrange a free, no obligation Seating Assessment with your local Seating Specialist.
Schedule a call at a time that suits you to speak with our experts.
Download or order your free copy of this essential resource.
Be the first to access new content, clinical studies, webinars, events and more from Seating Matters.
This practical guide by world-renowned OT, Martina Tierney will assist you in the prescription and use of therapeutic seating for patients with various conditions. It’s the best place to start.
Download your free copy now.
