What rolls with ease, can recline, raise or lower at the touch of a button and provide safety and comfort to both residents and staff? At Shalom Village the answer is beds!
Project Beds
The money raised at this year’s Ladies Auxiliary Tea has been earmarked to continue Project Beds, started last year with the goal of providing state-of-the-art hi-low electrically powered beds to all of our residents.
These beds, each costing more than $2,000, are manufactured by Carroll Healthcare Inc. and are specially designed for long term care. They are fully adjustable, not only for comfort, but also for the safety of residents and staff.
Safe Transfers
"They’re great for residents who are at risk of falling out of bed," says Burgette Culley, a PSW who often helps residents transfer in and out of bed. Burgette demonstrates how the bed can be lowered almost to ground level. "When you combine the low setting with a specially designed mat on the floor, there is less chance for them to be hurt if they roll out," she explains.
The variable height settings can also make it easier for residents to get in or out of bed without having to bend too low or climb up. This increases independence and reduces injuries.
Counterbalanced
The beds also include side-rails that are counterbalanced, making it much easier to raise and lower the rails. The rails nest underneath the deck of the bed, making it less institutional looking and, more importantly, reducing the possibility of skin tears or bruising while getting in or out of bed.
Easily Moved
The beds also roll easily and can turn in a small area when unlocked. This is extremely helpful to staff when making up or cleaning around and beneath beds.
Thank you!
Thank you for making it possible for our residents to enjoy a good, safe night’s sleep!
