Maintaining independence without compromising on style …
At evekare, we are passionate about helping people with mobility issues maintaining independence, without compromising on style. This is the mainstay of our company ethos. We offer a range of innovative and affordable products designed to assist people to go about their daily lives safely and independently. evekare products are constructed using the highest quality materials and are subjected to comprehensive quality and safety testing, with product warranty of up to 15 years. Our extensive range of durable and practical solutions for the bathroom include bath and shower aids, such as stools and chairs, bathroom accessories such as bath shelves and corner shelves which are also grab rails, and toilet aids, such as raised toilet seats and toilet frames. We also have an extensive range of grab rails in a variety of high quality finishes and colours including: matte black, white, stainless steel, gunmetal, rose gold, gold and polished chrome. We have a finish suitable for every home. Our range of grab rails also come in the following sizes: 300mm, 450mm, 600mm, 900mm – giving a size option for every user and every setting. You can also match your grab rails to our bathroom accessories so you have a seamless colour finish and theme throughout your bathroom. Our range also includes the innovative LED night light grab rails, these are a unique range of grab rails with a smart contemporary design, which add a touch of class to any room. Our LED night light grab rails are suitable for use in bathrooms or other household rooms, battery-operated (meaning no wires), automatically activated by sound in low light and support up to 250kg.
What does maintaining the ability to have a bath mean to you?
Enabling people to continue enjoying what they’ve always done and having the opportunity to try new things is an overriding philosophy of care at Newlands, part of Warwickshire-based charity WCS Care, where freedom, choice and dignity are paramount.Being able to bathe is an essential part of maintaining a routine of normality – for many with reducing functional decline and change, bathing can be one of the first areas of an individual’s routine that becomes affected. But Newlands believe your life doesn’t have to change when you move into a care home.We spoke to Bonnie Burbury, Home Manager at Newlands in Kenilworth, about the importance of enabling a ‘normal’ routine, especially when it comes to bathing. “It is really important to us that we create a homely, inviting atmosphere and promote WCS Care’s values along the way. Our ambition is to make every day well lived for each and every person in our care. Personal care can sometimes seem daunting for residents, so to be able to offer a comfortable, relaxing environment with facilities such as the Reval Cocoon Ergo bath is great – it increases the length of time a person may spend in the bath; beneficial for both personal hygiene and wellbeing. There are a lot of physical benefits too – with Multiple Sclerosis for example, or conditions that affect muscles, being able to soak in the bath may relax or stimulate muscles and have a positive impact. “Many residents living at Newlands are unable to address their balance, meaning that bathing can be difficult at times. The moulded shape of the Ergo Bath provides the feeling of stability, support, and safety, meaning bathing feels safer and becomes a much more enjoyable experience.” Bonnie adds: “The Ergo has encouraged residents to use bathing facilities other than the shower. It enables them to relax and wind-down comfortably, whilst increasing a sense of well-being and independence. It also provides freedom when attending to personal hygiene routines by enabling those that can to independently wash their own hair – something that can often be taken for granted but provides a sense of empowerment and independence.“We have a gentleman that much prefers a bath but before we had the Ergo Bath he refused and often used the shower instead. Since having the Reval bath, he uses it frequently, as the moulded seated end makes him feel secure yet free.”Ergonomically shaped, with posture management built in, the Ergo range of high dependency bathing systems raise the bar in improving patient outcomes and wellbeing. The bath supports users to immerse deeper into the bath providing a more comfortable and relaxing experience, giving back to the user freedom of choice between a bath or shower. Reval’s vision is to transform the lives of people living with health and mobility challenges by promoting hygiene and rehabilitative solutions that focus on the safe and dignified needs of each individual and the overall impact on their sustainable well-being. By providing innovative product solutions with exceptional levels of service, we are recognised globally as industry experts and the first-choice supplier for acute and long-term care.
Armitage Shanks Enhances DOC M Offering
Armitage Shanks Enhances DOC M Offering To Better Support Sight Loss And Dementia Sufferers Armitage Shanks, the renowned commercial washroom solutions provider, has enhanced its industry-leading DOC M package alongside new research around sight loss and dementia. For the last few decades, Armitage Shanks has worked closely with occupational therapists to create the most inclusive solutions which guarantee compliance in commercial and residential care sector washrooms. Now, the manufacturer has adapted its DOC M offering to comprise more visually distinctive products. Due to the colour’s optimum visual properties, Armitage Shanks’ easy to specify DOC M packages now include red toilet seats, hinged arms, toilet roll holders and back rests. The products, suitable for residential care, hospitality, leisure and office environments, are all quick to install and maximise accessibility for those suffering from sight loss and dementia. At the same time, they also help ensure building owners comply with legislation and maintain high levels of hygiene. Tony Rheinberg, Senior Sector Marketing Manager, Armitage Shanks, commented: “Our DOC M package was pioneering when it was first released and we’re extremely proud to have created a solution which supports thousands of vulnerable people in the UK who need it. “At the same time, we’re constantly researching new areas for insight with experts at the forefront of their fields which will allow us to enhance our offering to better suit the needs of disabled people and those who cater for them. Through our work with occupational therapists, we’ve identified the colour red as being the most effective in helping boost confidence within inclusive washrooms.” Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist and Director of The OT Service, added: “All over the world we associate red with warning and danger, as we are can see it more clearly than other colours. This is because red light is scattered the least by air molecules. Recent evidence suggests that red can help people with dementia and sight loss recognise and navigate different rooms and environments. It has also been proven to promote continence in some cases.” Armitage Shanks revamped DOC M offering also includes new, easy to install, exposed shower packs within the range which guarantee compliance in facilities with inclusive wet rooms. For more information on this and how to best specify Armitage Shanks DOC M offering, visit http://bit.ly/2IQnuGF or watch this video: https://bit.ly/2Lwfehm.
Home Adaptation Good Practice
The latest report on delivery of home adaptation provision maintains ‘the overarching aim’ is for it to be accessible and timely. Service providers can take a simple step to achieving this by using Closomat. The company- Britain’s leading provider of accessible bathroom/ toilet solutions- offers a unique package that ensures professional execution of a bathroom adaptation, and its ongoing, long-term performance. Closomat manufactures the brand leader in shower (wash & dry toilets). It also supplies a raft of additional bathroom fixtures that enable people to continue to live independently, and more safely, in their home. Innovatively, the company offers a complete project management service, covering survey to install and commissioning. Further, once the assistive technology is installed, Closomat can provide ongoing service & maintenance as required. “The report(*) maintains that ‘retrofit’ is having, and will continue to have, a major impact on creation of accessible homes. It stresses the importance of ‘added value’ services, and creation of a culture of continuous improvement. The report also cites people’s desire for good design,” observes Robin Tuffley, Closomat marketing manager. “All those boxes are ticked by the service we provide. Bear in mind, the bathroom is the most common room to be adapted, and the toilet the most frequent fixture therein to be addressed: it makes sense, and is good practice, therefore ,to use the expertise of the market leader, that brings with it a reputation for quality and reliability, in product and service. It’s about peace of mind, for all involved, for as long as the adaptation is needed.” Closomat offers a comprehensive range of equipment to achieve an accessible WC/bathroom/ wetroom. Its project management service is fully C(DM) compliant. Its core products can be subject of subsequent service & maintenance packages. Full details of Closomat’s adaptation offerings can be found on its website www.clos-o-mat.com.
Ultra-luxurious Kings Lodge care home chooses latest anti-microbial baths from Gainsborough
Kings Lodge located in Surrey and operated by Aura Care Living, has selected power-assisted Gentona and Sentes baths from Gainsborough to enhance its state-of-the-art care provision. Opened in July 2017, Kings Lodge is a stunning 64-bed care home that provides luxurious and opulent accommodation. Offering a combination of high level residential and dementia care, Kings Lodge is a state-of-the-art facility styled on a European ski-lodge set in 15 acres of mature woodland. Located in Camberley, Surrey, this innovative building is championing a new concept in person-centred care – its selection of four assistive baths by Gainsborough Specialist Bathing is instrumental to this approach. The new height adjustable Gentona baths with bather transfer seats are the latest models from Gainsborough. In addition to providing safe moving and handling and a luxurious assisted bathing experience, each Gentona has integrated BioCote anti-microbial technology for advanced infection control. They provide 99.99% 24/7 protection against Influenza H1N1, E.coli, Salmonella and antibiotic resistant CRO, CRE, VRE and MRSA – a critical advantage for the battle against ever evolving superbugs. These baths also provide higher operational cost savings with reduced water consumption and faster bathing cycle times. Every bedroom at Kings Lodge has a high specification en-suite wet room however residents have the choice to bathe in four specialist bathrooms. These facilities are popular with residents especially new arrivals who have not been able to bathe for some time due. The Gentona provides a powered bather transfer seat and variable height functionality so carers are protected against musculoskeletal injury due to excess bending and lifting. If residents have greater postural challenges or more complex needs, the reclining Sentes bath provides a more supportive solution. Offering the opportunity to bathe is a major benefit at Kings Lodge as it relaxes residents and can improve therapy sessions. Maintaining positivity and well-being is a key factor within the atmosphere of Kings Lodge – greatly enhanced by the Gainsborough baths. Lisa Strevens, Director of Service Camberley, comments: “I have worked in the care industry for over 20 years and always choose Gainsborough. Not only are their baths reliable and operationally efficient, they are stylish and the after-sales support is amazing. When you have years of experience in various care facilities you know which products to trust. Longevity is so important with assistive equipment however many products these days simply do not last. Whereas I know Gainsborough baths are durable. They deliver long term value and are exceptionally cost effective through operational savings and a competitive price. Here at Kings Lodge all our equipment is top quality, this is why we specified the Gentona and Sentes baths.” Lisa adds: “Our new Gentona’s use 25% less water per bathing cycle without compromising care, hence we save on our heating and water bills. The integrated BioCote anti-microbial technology gives continual protection against microbes and illness, hence enhancing our infection control and helping us meet CQC targets. Our residents find the Gainsborough baths provide a very luxurious and pleasant experience and carers find them easy and safe to operate.” In summary Lisa says: “Overall Gainsborough baths have been chosen as a high quality solution for a high quality care facility. They deliver a superior bathing experience that perfectly complements our ethos for client-centric care that is luxurious and of the utmost standard. We believe Kings Lodge is a new breed of care home, an opulent home for people to thrive in comfort and style. Gainsborough baths help us deliver this exceptional experience.” www.gainsboroughbaths.com
