Free Lunchtime Webinar: Clinical Therapeutic Seating for Dementia Care

In partnership with Seating Matters

AOTI is delighted to welcome Kirsty Ryan from Seating Matters who will present this free lunchtime webinar. Kirsty is an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Training Manager at Seating Matters.

This presentation examines the sensory needs of people with dementia and challenges faced due to unsuitable seating and highlights how therapeutic seating improves the health and wellbeing of both patients and caregivers. Many individuals with dementia spend extended periods in inappropriate chairs, leading to issues such as pressure sores, contractures, reduced function, behavioural problems, and falls. Poor seating is not only uncomfortable, but for people with cognitive impairments, discomfort can trigger agitation and frustration.

Clinical, therapeutic seating, tailored to the recipient’s sensory needs, provides enhanced support, pressure redistribution, and postural alignment, which can significantly minimize discomfort and associated complications. Key moving and handling techniques and transfer techniques will be covered to assist caregivers in providing daily care and effectively positioning in seating, and reducing pain and discomfort for people living with dementia.

An international study and case studies will be discussed which demonstrate the impact of proper seating: patients with non-cognitive symptoms of dementia and reduced proprioception showed decreased agitation, aggression, and attempts to leave chairs unassisted, as well as less sliding and fewer falls. There was also a reduction in the need for postural correction and manual handling, enabling some individuals to continue living at home with family support.

Overall, clinical therapeutic seating substantially improves quality of life for people with dementia, reduces caregiver burden, and supports greater independence and wellbeing.

This CPD webinar is being delivered in partnership with Seating Matters. For more information on Seating Matters products, visit www.seatingmatters.com

Registrants will be sent the zoom link by email 1–2 days before the webinar.

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