Versatilt Wheelchair Tilting Device

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Geriatric Facilities Find Relief in Tilting Wheelchair Devices Like The Versatilt

Nursing homes, assisted care living and geriatric facilities all face a similar dilemma that is solved with the Versatilt wheelchair tilting device. How to help their residents avoid dreaded pressure sores. Advances in pressure sore prevention with solutions like pressure-reduction surfaces, risk assessment scales, as well as improved knowledge of prevention techniques have yet to eliminate pressure ulcers that continue to occur in health care facilities. The arsenal of weaponry utilized to combat this devastating condition can be greatly enhanced with the inclusion of the Versatilt, a wheelchair tilting medical device that affords pressure relief. 

Pressure Ulcers That Still Stymie Professionals Prevented With Wheelchair Tilting Devices

The occurrence of a pressure ulcer continues to stigmatize caregivers with an aura of negligence. This can result in guilt on the part of the caregiver for "letting" the ulcer occur, or the pursuit of legal action by aggrieved family members. With its ability to tilt the wheelchair bound individual back  while seated in their wheelchair, stopping at any point up to 65 degrees, the Versatilt is solidly able to support up to 750 pounds. Providing one more tool, the Versatilt, for caregivers and professionals to utilize as pressure relief prevention instills in the family and the resident confidence of optimal care. 

Critical Skin Failure Finds Welcome Support with Versatilt

As we age, our skin, the largest organ system in the body, can experience severe duress during a critical aging process or illness. In many instances, the skin will fail along with other organ systems. The flesh and muscle tissue under the skin that forms padding over our bones can also diminish, removing the protective cushion for our pressure points. Those areas where there is body pressure and gravity pulling the bones through the tissues while one sits, reclines or lays prone, risk the development of pressure sores. The Versatilt affords the resident an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of pressure relief while watching TV, napping, visiting, reading or even surfing the net.

Tilting Wheelchair Device Offers Pressure Ulcer Sufferers Prevention And Relief

Ongoing debate exists over the extent to which resources are available for the prevention of pressure ulcers but the high number of deaths reported indicates that pressure ulcer prevention should continue to be a high priority. There is simply NO debate over the benefits provided by the Versatilt. This advanced medical device offers refreshing choices for professionals and caregivers desiring to provide exemplary care. As a permanently placed piece of medical equipment or a uniquely compact portable device it is truly versatile.

Manual and Electric Wheelchairs Enjoy The Versatilt’s Tilt-In-Place Benefits

Although the majority of US wheelchair users are in manual wheelchairs, the Versatilt is also able to support most electric and tilting wheelchairs. The advanced actuating headrest can be moved to accommodate a wheelchair that has its own headrest as well as adjusting for the comfort of the user. The back rest can be raised or lowered to accommodate small to very large individuals. Currently the wheelchair population is about 21.6 million Americans and grows by about 30,000 a year. With the aging Baby Boomer market emerging there will be more demands for a higher quality of life, comfort and health. The Versatilt easily fills this demand and can readily transform a sun room, TV room or visitors area into an opportunity to simultaneously provide pressure relief.   There are over 17,000 nursing homes in the US and as the Baby Boomer market continues to grow more facilities are being built.  According to NBC News the fastest and strongest residential construction segment is the adult care facility market. This is good news for architects and contractors who desire to build an area specifically for the inclusion of one or more Versatilts. This remarkable device can be bolted to one location or remain unbolted for portability to a different location.

The Versatilt's 55 Degree Tilt, Optimum for Pressure Disbursement

Thermal imaging of pressure points has proved that the optimum reclining position of body pressure disbursement occurs at 55˚.  The Versatilt allows for the change of position and affords comfort throughout the course of the day. By tilting back to 65 degrees it also provides professionals optimum positioning to provide a variety of services and care.

The Versatilt, a premier wheelchair tilting device, is destined to be an expected standard “must have item” of every facility that treats, serves or houses those who require a wheelchair.