From 21-27 September Australia will observe Dementia Action Week 2020. September is also observed as World Alzheimer’s Month. In support of these, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a webinar Dementia – A Patient Centred Approach in collaboration with Arjo.

Dementia is defined as a “usually progressive condition (such as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (such as memory impairment, aphasia, and the inability to plan and initiate complex behavior).”1

Arjo is pleased to announce the launch of an extensive selection of BIM and CAD drawings to support architects, designers and planners by offering a range room and equipment solutions for the Acute and Long Term Care healthcare settings.

Training and development is our highest priority. Through our global Academy, we have recently run a series of webinars covering improving caregiver workflow, mitigating cross-contamination, the impact of early mobilisation on rehabilitation, reducing the risk of patient handling associated injury and more.

Arjo Australia are continuing to take every step to ensure the wellbeing and safety of our employees, our customers, and the patients & residents that we serve each day.  Arjo is ISO9001 Quality and ISO14001 Environmentally certified by BSI. Our auditable decontamination processes consist of three phases: Collection, Decontamination, and Product Testing.

The wellbeing of our employees, our customers and their patients and residents is our priority. For the latest on the precautionary measures that Arjo Australia is taking to manage this situation, ensure business continuity and support our customers please read our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Customer Update here.

The right long term care bed will provide a safe environment for your patient, improve clinical efficacy and help reduce the risk of injuries to you and your colleagues.

Moyola Aged Care staff and residents recently trialled the use of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair year. After a two-week evaluation of the chair Moyola Aged Care were so impressed by the improvement in resident’s behaviour that they began fundraising in order to purchase the chair and make it a permanent fixture.

The Carter House Lifecare & Village is a 17-bed Stage III Dementia Unit in the town of Te Puke on New Zealand’s North Island. It caters to a range of residents in various stages of age, ethnicity, and dementia. The facility evaluated the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair and its combination of features such as music, tactile stimulation, and rocking motions.

People with dementia often have trouble keeping up with everyday hygiene. They may forget to bathe or to change their clothes. Or they may become confused or overwhelmed by the sequence of steps involved in personal hygiene. They may even become anxious or defensive when reminded to bathe or shower.