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Jack, a 10 year old boy, suffers from complex epilepsy,scoliosis and chronic lung disease. Jack previously sat in unsafe chairs which offered him very little postural support and/or pressure management.
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Valerie, an 86 year old female with dementia and limited mobility, spent the majority of her day with her arms crossed to stabilize herself in her chair. Valerie previously sat in
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Sarah was periodically assessed over 2 months in her care home. She was a 62 year old resident with early Alzheimer’s and limited mobility. She sat in a standard wooden
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Marjorie lived in a care home setting and had dementia. She used a patient lift (hoist) for all transfers and staff noted that she had a very low level of
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Annie was a 73 year old lady with advanced rheumatoid arthritis and low tone in her trunk. She was on long term steroid treatment which caused her skin to be
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Alan was a 41-year-old man in a prolonged hospital stay. He was 650 pounds (294kg, 46.5 stone) and was unable to sit unaided. Caregivers reported that Alan spent most of
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Rachel, a 94 year old female, had arthritis in her left knee and a history of falls. She mobilized with a walking frame and needed assistance for all transfers. Rachel was