Furniture Designed with Seniors in Mind
The U.S. population is growing, and our overall age profile tends to be older now than in years past. Remember when a 100th birthday celebration used to qualify for a segment on the local TV news? Today, there are so many centenarians, your evening broadcast could easily be nothing but birthdays. As America ages, more…
Read MoreFurniture Enhances Safety in High-Risk Environments
Professionals who interact with high-risk populations have changed their philosophies over the years in how they manage outbursts. A growing body of literature now supports only rare and minimal restraint applied exclusively to prevent harm—with a larger vision toward eliminating the use of seclusion and restraint. For example, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) has…
Read MoreDetails Make a Difference In Furniture Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Quality and customer satisfaction matters. It’s true for automobiles, electronics and even health services.That’s why we’re not surprised that the “Best Hospitals” list produced by U.S. News & World Report still receives positive feedback, even now in its 30th year. We’re especially pleased to hear that for the first time standardized patient satisfaction scores were added…
Read MoreHow To Assess Quality in Wood Furniture Surfaces
When you look at wood furniture, you might quickly gauge it to be good quality because … well … it’s wood. Doesn’t wood always mean quality? Not so fast. Here’s a handy guide that will help you look for the distinctions in wood furniture surfaces to ensure you’re getting the quality you want. These features are…
Read MoreThe Furniture Budget Survival Guide
Many of Us Know That Panicked Moment When the Wants of a Furniture Buying Project Exceed the Project Budget. The realization that some well-planned part of the project has to be dropped or altered can be hugely disappointing. So what strategies can you put in your negotiating arsenal to help bridge the gap between the budget…
Read MoreHow to Use Furniture to Aid Consumer Independence
Incontinence can severely limit patient or consumer independence. Limited mobility can also be a big obstacle since aiding consumers in their movements from one area to another is demanding on staff time and resources. So what can you do to help build confidence and independence in your patients or consumers? Believe it or not, your furniture can be…
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