If limited in mobility, long periods sat can at least cause discomfort, at worst lead to pressure sores, muscle atrophy, weight gain.
Yet simple prescription of an infinitely variable, vacuum posture cushion- our Comfortable Plus Duo- can easily eliminate discomfort in almost every seated activity at home. It even supports in the bath(1)!
Comfortable Plus Duo can open the door to trying a raft of activities- aquatherapy, sailing, canoeing, swinging, zip lining, ski-boarding, sand buggying, sledging to name a few.
It can shape to fit seats on your travels- whether car, plane, boat.
Essentially a bean bag that can be fixed into shape to support and stabilise the head and torso without pressure points, Comfortable Plus Duo effectively reduces the risk of pressure sores.
Once moulded to the contours required, extract the air inside via pump to fix the “beans” into shape.
The process means it can be quickly and easily adjusted, at home by a trained carer, to accommodate finite adjustments to comfort. It can be done whether needed- on a daily, weekly or monthly basis- or longer!
Comfortable Duo Plus can be similarly moulded to provide the required stabilisation to hips and pelvis. It even allows formation of a pommel.
Made from an advanced neoprene material, Comfortable Plus Duo is waterproof and can be wiped clean to address spills or maintain hygiene.
Importantly, it is also breathable, so no over-heating, sweaty patches if sat for a while in one position.
“Comfortable Plus Duo is a revolution in postural support systems,” says Peter Wingrave, AAT GB Director.
“Anyone who cares for or works with children and adults with physical limitations knows that what suits in terms of positioning one day may not work the next.
"The infinite, at home variability of Comfortable Plus Duo and its flexibility in accommodating almost every seated environment make it an appropriate, reasonable proposition for any healthcare professional needing postural seating for clients with physical or mental disabilities, for any activity.
“The fact it has infinite seating support uses beyond purely sitting at home is an added bonus: it enables wider participation in life and extends a client’s scope of experiences, helping their overall health and wellbeing.”
AAT’s nationwide team of sales managers are trained to support healthcare professionals in undertaking postural assessments, free of charge and with no obligation.
As part of the purchase process AAT will train care-givers in appropriate adjustment of Comfortable Plus Duo.
As the system can be wiped clean, it can be taken into equipment stores if/when no longer needed, and re-issued.
This delivers further positive amortisation and optimisation of care budgets.
To find out more about Comfortable Plus Duo, and book a free, no obligation assessment, click the link: https://www.aatgb.com/comfortable-plus-duo/
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(1) https://www.independentliving.co.uk/advice/too-much-sitting-down
Aqua Liberty plugs the gap in enjoyable, supported bathing.
It is the first, and only, bath system that comfortably enables the bather to be properly and safely supported in the bath with minimal physical intervention from a carer.
It means the bather can relax and enjoy the hygienic and therapeutic benefits of being immersed in water. It is the only system of its kind that can accommodate any bath and any user.
Aqua Liberty precisely forms to the bather irrespective of physical and/or neurological conditions. Thus it stabilises head, trunk and pelvis precisely and individually, and supporting them in the water.
It combines our innovative vacuum posture cushion and a non-slip mounting system.
Our posture cushions can be precisely, infinitely moulded to perfectly and comfortably support the occupant without pressure points or rigid structures. The Aqua Liberty base is secured into place with integrated suction cups, so can be easily removed for other members of the household to use the bath.
Using the Aqua Liberty system (https://www.aatgb.com/aqua-liberty/), the bather’s dignity, safety and wellbeing is improved.
Intervention from care staff to support is minimised or eliminated. This enhances staff health and safety, reducing or removing any need to lean over the bath to weight-bear. It also means any involvement in the bathing process is made easier and safer. Carers stay drier during the bathing process.
The system does more than just support in the bath. It is multi-purpose. The advanced neoprene covering of the cushions provides further sensory positive stimulation, whilst being waterproof, and wipe clean to COVID-safe standards.
After use in the bath, the cushions can be detached and air-dry quickly, enabling their use to deliver postural support wherever else may be required.
“We strongly believe Aqua Liberty is a game changer! We have a reputation for being the UK’s leader in innovative support for people with special needs, and Aqua Liberty is reinforces that heritage. It brings comfort, and independent stability to the bather, so they can truly relax and enjoy the experience. It removes the physical effort and contortion for carers in supporting their loved one in the bath.
"Bathtime becomes a pleasurable experience for everyone again!”
Peter Wingrave, AAT Director
“Aqua Liberty was recommended to us for a specific resident by her Occupational Therapist. Since we’ve been using it, that resident actually gets the benefit of her aqua therapy. She is relaxed, and content.
“Aqua Liberty has been the ideal answer for us as a care team. It is quick and easy to fit into the bath, and remove. It stows away compactly too. That is really helpful in a bathroom that is used by other people, and in a space that already includes a raft of assistive equipment. We still have room to move.”
Jane Turton, manager, Mencap Doncaster residential unit
We are so confident of the value the British conceived, designed and developed Aqua Liberty brings, we are offering free assessment and free trail of the system. This can be arranged by telephoning 01978 821875 emailing sales@aatgb.com, or online: https://www.aatgb.com/aqua-liberty/
