All the posts I wrote in the Resources section have been removed due to the policy of not placing info about specific products on this website forum. these included Hip Protectors, one button radios, bath 'sink plugs to prevent floods etc etc
This is a great shame - I just wonder how far the Alzheimer's Society 's fear of getting sued is going to take us.
I wish I had kept copies of all large amount of info I posted - as I didnt it will take ages to get it altogether again.
Cares need a resources forum - where we can write about products that we have tried. eg Hip Protectors - our local PCT is running a Pilot study & out of several types of these (pants with reinforced pads in side - if people fall - they DO NOT fracture thier hip) were looked at . One type was chosen to be used in Pilot as OT & physio thought most suitable for someone with demntia - that is , sewn in, wahsable pads, & they chose the softest as needed to be worn 24 hours. - now you'll all have to try them all out for yourselves. thanks AS.
I'd hoped to save a few £12k operations & all the pain of fractured hips by posting info on these. Thanks AS.
PS I know there is good reason for banning info on products but when it is something that has been researched & in case of hip protectors - being prescribed in some areas - in others - givne ot patients on discharge from hospital - isnt the Alzheimers Society being a bit short sighted to say the least?
This is a great shame - I just wonder how far the Alzheimer's Society 's fear of getting sued is going to take us.
I wish I had kept copies of all large amount of info I posted - as I didnt it will take ages to get it altogether again.
Cares need a resources forum - where we can write about products that we have tried. eg Hip Protectors - our local PCT is running a Pilot study & out of several types of these (pants with reinforced pads in side - if people fall - they DO NOT fracture thier hip) were looked at . One type was chosen to be used in Pilot as OT & physio thought most suitable for someone with demntia - that is , sewn in, wahsable pads, & they chose the softest as needed to be worn 24 hours. - now you'll all have to try them all out for yourselves. thanks AS.
I'd hoped to save a few £12k operations & all the pain of fractured hips by posting info on these. Thanks AS.
PS I know there is good reason for banning info on products but when it is something that has been researched & in case of hip protectors - being prescribed in some areas - in others - givne ot patients on discharge from hospital - isnt the Alzheimers Society being a bit short sighted to say the least?