For an older person, a standard toilet seat may sometimes feel hard or uncomfortable, particularly when sitting takes longer than it once did. A soft toilet seat cushion can add a padded surface and may make everyday toileting more comfortable, but softness is only one part of choosing the right product. Fit, stability, seat height,...
The physical environment can have a major influence on how comfortable, independent and connected a person living with dementia feels in residential aged care. A building may look modern and attractive, yet still be difficult to navigate if corridors are confusing, important rooms are hard to recognise, lighting creates distracting shadows or there are few...
Bathroom equipment can solve very different problems. Some people simply want a softer toilet surface. In that situation, a soft toilet seat cushion may be enough. Others find it hard to lower themselves onto the toilet, stand again, keep their balance or move safely through the bathroom. Those problems need a different approach. An occupational...
Changes in mood or behaviour can be one of the more difficult parts of dementia for families to understand. A person who was previously calm may become anxious, withdrawn, restless, irritable or distressed. They may also repeat questions, resist personal care, walk around more often or respond differently to familiar situations. Good aged care for...
Hospital discharge means the treating team considers the person ready to leave hospital, but recovery may continue after they leave. NSW Health explains that discharge planning should consider what support a patient may need and involve the patient, family or carer where appropriate. For example, an older person may be able to walk short distances...
Bathroom aids can make everyday routines easier for someone whose mobility, balance or strength has changed, but choosing the right product involves more than finding something labelled for older people or people with disability. The first question should be what the person actually finds difficult. One person may simply want a softer toilet seat, while...
A butterfly cervical pillow is a shaped pillow intended to support the head and neck during sleep. Its wider sides and narrower centre create the butterfly or hourglass appearance that gives the product its name. The design may appeal to people who want more structured support than they receive from a traditional rectangular pillow. However,...
A supportive pillow can affect how your head and neck rest during sleep. However, no single pillow suits every person. Your sleeping position, body size and mattress all influence the correct choice. Personal comfort matters as well. A butterfly cervical pillow has a shaped design rather than a flat surface. It usually includes a central...
Respite care gives an older person short-term support while their usual carer takes a break. Families may arrange it before a holiday, medical procedure or important personal commitment. It may also help when a carer feels tired or cannot provide the usual level of support for a short period. Residential respite takes place inside an...
A soft toilet seat cushion may make an existing toilet feel more comfortable, but comfort is only one part of choosing bathroom equipment. Some users mainly want a softer sitting surface. Others have difficulty lowering themselves, standing up, balancing or transferring from a mobility aid. In those situations, a raised toilet seat, grab rail or...
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