Understanding and supporting people with Dementia

In this webinar, Nicky Phillips is joined by Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Andrew Semple, founder of the Seating Clinic in Clontarf, Dublin. Andrew is a strong advocate for simple, effective seating approaches that build occupational therapists’ confidence in seating assessment and intervention.

Together, Nicky and Andrew will explore real-life case studies, discussing the clinical reasoning and decision-making processes that led to positive client outcomes. The session will also demonstrate how simple seating changes can be implemented using practical equipment solutions.

Designed for occupational therapists and other health professionals, this webinar focuses on practical, adaptable seating solutions that can be applied across home, community, and care environments.

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This webinar introduces how seating can be used to help manage pressure, as well as functional needs of your residents. We explore the benefits of good seating and potential consequences of not providing adequate seating. There's an overview of what posture is and how it is linked to pressure management. We also discuss the potential barriers and possible solutions to the provision of seating in care homes

This webinar covers the definition of pressure ulcers, how they form, how to prevent them and pressure care product selection.