Few clinicians talk about bariatric surgery with obese patients
Jun 17, 2021
But having this discussion is associated with more weight loss and higher odds of bariatric surgery
Can weighted vests replace strength training for bariatric residents?
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults prevent bone loss when participating in an obesity weight-loss program.
Ask the treatment expert … about bariatric residents
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Mar 05, 2015
Bariatric residents require special care related to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, along with safe practices to prevent injury to both the resident and staff during caregiving activities.
Addressing the needs of bariatric residents
By
Eric Cohen
Jul 07, 2014
Many facilities are taking steps to better accommodate bariatric residents, such as developing policies and protocols to accommodate them, installing larger toilets and wider doorways, purchasing or leasing...
Joerns, RecoverCare to merge
Apr 22, 2014
Joerns Healthcare and RecoverCare announced a merger last week.
Pivoting bariatric bed released
May 08, 2013
Med-Mizer recently released a pivoting bariatric bed called the PR80000. The bed, at 42 inches, has an 800-pound capacity.
Ask the treatment expert … about ‘micro movements’ in bed
By
Susan Wickard
May 01, 2013
I recently read an article addressing the movement of patients while in bed. It was conducted in the United Kingdom and contains valuable information.
Medicare coverage for bariatric surgeries left up to discretion of administrative contractors
Jun 29, 2012
Long-term care operators struggling to meet the needs of obese residents could get some help from Medicare.
Bariatric trainer offers extra support
Dec 14, 2011
Ergolet has unveiled a bariatric ambulation and gait training product that can support a person weighing up to 525 pounds. The Thera Extra Walking Table is a stable ambulatory device that supports the...
Ergolet introduces bariatric bath and toilet chair
Jul 20, 2011
Ergolet recently introduced its Hera Maxi. The product is a bariatric model of its Hera tilt-in-space bathing and toileting chair, and can support residents weighing up to 550 pounds. Hera Maxi is a bariatric...