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Specialist Seating and the Care Home Environment
What is a care home? For the purpose of this article, ‘care home’ relates to both residential and nursing home
Specialist Seating in the Care Home Environment
Care homes for the older person provide accommodation and personal care for those who need additional support in their daily lives.
The Dedicated Seating Assessors at CareFlex
As leaders in providing specialist seating solutions, CareFlex prides itself on its dedicated team of Seating Assessors who strive to
5 Ways CareFlex Can Enhance Your Postural Care Practice
As Health & Social Care Professionals involved in postural care, your expertise and dedication profoundly affect people’s lives. At CareFlex,
Supporting Function and Independence with Specialist Seating
As a Physiotherapist and after many years working closely with fantastic Occupational Therapists colleagues, I have consolidated my knowledge of
Raising Awareness for Better Postural Care in Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, with more than 520,000 people in the
An Ageing Population
An Ageing Population – Why Does it Matter? I recently came across an interesting article from the Office for National
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Specialist Seating
The assessment, prescription, and use of specialist seating for individuals with complex postural needs require a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure
Transforming Postural Care: The Role of Specialist Seating in the Caregiver’s Journey
Alarmingly, carers are twice as likely to face ill health as a result of caring. They are not always recognised,
Falls Prevention and the Role of Specialist Seating
Why is falls prevention critical? Falls can be devastating for the individual and the wider health and social care system.
Impact of Falls & Falls Prevention
What is a fall? A fall is defined as an event which causes an individual to unintentionally rest on the
Seating Needs of Individuals with Dementia
Highlighting the Needs of Individuals with Dementia I recently read about NHS England’s exciting new dementia diagnosis drive where hundreds
Back to Basics: Chair Set Up
I was fortunate to travel to Cornwall this week to facilitate a training event with some passionate, like-minded Occupational Therapists.
Spotlight On: Cerebral Palsy
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and coordination,
CareFlex Supported by Clinical Evidence
CareFlex is the only specialist seating manufacturer supported with independent clinical evidence over a 20 year period. As early as 1998,