More than 700,000 people suffer from pressure sores in the UK, with 180,000 new cases each year. According to the BMJ, 4% of the total NHS budget goes on treating them(2)!
Yet many could be avoided. Using cushions is accepted as one of the most effective ways of preventing and managing them.
But choosing the right cushion is critical.
The Stabilo vacuum posture support cushion removes all the inherent issues of using a conventional cushion.
Its vacuum technology means, once the correct, appropriate shape is formed- which takes a matter of seconds- it holds that shape firmly yet comfortably without pressure points- for days. Carers can easily create the correct form themselves, but, unlike conventional cushions, they do not have to keep re-plumping it.
Stabilo’s innovative neoprene covering does not ruck, providing pressure-free support. It is also breathable and wipes clean.
The array of shapes and sizes means there’s a Stabilo cushion for every scenario, be it a small forearm support through to a full-size mattress.
Stabilo supplier AAT is so confident in the cushion’s ability to play a pivotal role in pressure sore prevention that it is offering a free, no obligation demo/assessment. This can be booked at https://www.aatgb.com/posture-cushions/.
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(1) https://www.nationalwoundcarestrategy.net/pressure-ulcer/
(2) https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/8/3/e000409
Yet simple prescription of an infinitely variable, vacuum posture cushion- AAT’s Comfortable Plus (with or without optional Base)- can easily eliminate discomfort in any chair or wheelchair.
It does more too: transferred to other equipment, it can open the door to trying a raft of activities- aquatherapy, sailing, canoeing, ski-boarding, sand buggying, sledging to name a few.
Comfortable Plus is essentially a bean bag that can be fixed into shape to support and stabilise the head and torso without pressure points, thereby effectively reducing the risk of pressure sores.
Once moulded to the contours required, air within is extracted 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, whether on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
As a result, it plays a strong role in effective reduction of the risk of pressure sores.
The optional Base 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 is waterproof and can be wiped clean to address spills or maintain hygiene.
The design of the AAT Comfortable Plus means it can be easily transferred to any seat, whether a conventional chair or wheelchair- or beyond. It has been used to enable disabled clients to to relax in the bath (with AAT’s Aqua Liberty system), or beyond- to enjoy ski boarding, a raft of water sports, karting- any activity that involves a seated position.
"Comfortable Plus is a revolution in postural support systems.
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 and its diversity of use make it an appropriate, reasonable proposition for any healthcare professional needing postural seating for clients with physical or mental disabilities.
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.”
Peter Wingrave, AAT Director
AAT’s nationwide team of assessment 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. As the system can be wiped clean, it can be taken into equipment stores if/when no longer needed, and re-issued, thereby delivering further positive amortisation and optimisation of care budgets.
To find out more about Comfortable Plus, and book a free, no obligation assessment, click the link: https://www.aatgb.com/comfortable-plus/.
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/
