Care Chairs from a holistic, caring, solutions supplier – Berwick Care

Certain old age health problems require specialist seating – an area often easy to overlook.

We have selected five common ailments associated with the elderly generation, although this in no way excludes younger generations. For an in-depth medical conditions list, follow the link through to the NHS conditions website.

It’s important for you to know that the team at Berwick have researched your problems in order for you to only have to deal with making it easier for those in your care.

Whether it is your client or a loved one, or maybe even for yourself, our paramount focus has always been and continues to be, to bring you the best products available to meet your specific requirements.

Whilst our recommended products assist in benefiting the below conditions, we advise you to always contact the team at Berwick to enable us to carry out an assessment on the specific individual(s) requirements. This will ensure your investment is best-suited and tailored to bring the desired holistic outcome that gives you the ultimate in both comfort and rehabilitation.

5 Care Chairs offering a range of key benefits:

For Arthritis 

Chronic joint pain that is associated with Arthritis often results in a decreased range of movement for the sufferer. Symptoms usually affect the bodies joints (Osteoarthritis) but there are specific types of this condition.

Arthritis can also affect other tissues throughout the body and cause problems in organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes (Rheumatoid Arthritis). Unsteadiness from lack of balance is also a factor of these conditions in general.

An anti-inflammatory diet plan is another area you may want to research in the Arthritis Foundation.

Recommended Product*

Paris Rise and Recline Chair

The Single Motor and Dual Motor actions both lift and tilt the Recliner forwards so that getting in and out is the easiest thing imaginable. This full powerlift facility is designed to assist sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism, MS, poor circulation, and many other mobility restrictions.

For Oedema

Sometimes spelt Edema (Americanised), this is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissues that makes them puffy and swollen. Oedema can affect any part of the body, but with gravity making fluid fall downwards, the ankles and feet and are most frequently affected.

For further detailed reading why not visit Healthline to glean further understanding on this subject and ways to assist with Edema treatment.

Recommended Product*

Fero Relax Chair

Circulation and respiration Patients, particularly the elderly, often suffer from circulatory and respiratory disorders. With a simple adjustment of our relax chair, positions can be easily changed, affecting the perfusion-ventilation ratio of the lungs with every change. The lung alveoli are stimulated, resulting in higher production of surfactants keeping the alveoli elastic and allowing better oxygenation of the blood.

The changes in seating position, particularly the “Zero-Gravity” position*, ensure stress-reduced blood circulation. Since legs and heart are almost on the same level, there is less build-up of venous pressure in the lower limbs. Consequently, the legs feel less tired and in turn improve the healing process of possible chronic leg sores.

“Zero-Gravity” position: This sitting/lying position is inspired by NASA data on a neutral physical position, which transforms all muscular strength into a biomedical equilibrium.

For Stroke

When the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, brain tissue is prevented from getting oxygen. This can lead to weakness or paralysis on one side of the body and can result in problems with balance and co-ordination.

Extreme fatigue is also another element of stroke symptoms and the experience of many people in the first few weeks after a stroke. Difficulty sleeping can then make them even more tired. For further in-depth information of what causes a stroke, see the Medical News Today’s Article on Stroke.

Recommended Product* 

Hydrotilt Chair 

The HydroTilt, an extremely dependable chair, encourages optimum posture and pressure management whilst promoting comfort. This chair is suitable for a wide range of seating needs, in all domestic, health and care environments.

The HydroTilt is an effective seating solution for adults and children with the following conditions and postural challenges: Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, Motor neurone disease, Stroke, Dementia, Frailty, Pelvic instability, Scoliosis, increased thoracic kyphosis, Increased lumbar lordosis, Contractures and Fatigue to name but a few!

For Pressure Sores

Pressure sores are areas of damage to the skin and the underlying tissue caused by constant pressure or friction. Also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, anyone can be affected, but are usually seen on people who are confined to a bed or who sit in a chair or wheelchair for long periods of time.

To help you gain an understanding of pressure sore stages and pressure sores treatment, why not follow the links of each and broaden your knowledge on the causes of pressure sores.

Recommended Product*

Repose Flexi Porter with Leg Support 

A very versatile porter chair designed for comfort and safety for a range of users including the frail and elderly. The Repose Flexi chair comes as standard with removable back cushions and a removable seat cushion option, which coupled with the independent backrest recline and seat angle and depth adjustment provide for a range of postural and pressure management options.

The ability to remove and interchange these cushions ensures that the chair can be adapted over time for changing conditions or new users, giving greater longevity of usage.

The leg support (as pictured) is an optional extra but adds an abundance of extra remedial benefits when combined as one.

For Hip Replacement or Knee Replacement

With high success rates of hip replacement surgery and knee replacement recovery, the chances of having to do with an individual who benefits from this surgery are common.

Swelling and stiffness are common side effects following surgery and complete recovery for a knee replacement is 3-12 months and for a hip replacement is 2-6 months. This recovery period in itself warrants a good chair that is adequate for the recovery duration and also one that promotes healing both physically and mentally.

Recommended Product*

Brecon Express Standard

The Brecon Recliner Chair gives stress-free, comfortable recline positions and excellent high standing positions when you need that extra assistance. The Brecon is an excellent quality Tilt in Space Rise and Recline chair available in Waterfall Back upholstery for refined comfort and support.

Physical problems of old age

For those in the care industry, but also for anyone who is associated with the care of family, the physical problems of old age can bring many concerns and frustrations, not just for the individual suffering but for their primary carer.

It is vital that products used in assisted living actually (a) take the load off both the carer and the patient and (b) do so in a safe and secure way.

* Whilst our recommended products assist in benefiting the covered conditions, we advise you to always contact the team at Berwick prior to purchase. This enables us to carry out an assessment on the individual(s) and their specific requirements. With some comfortable chairs for seniors in our range designed and manufactured for and around a specific patient, this will ensure your investment is best-suited and tailored to bring a desired holistic outcome that gives you the ultimate in both comfort and rehabilitation.