A frail elder in care at 91原创 Memorial Hospital鈥檚 long-term care facility is resting easier tonight on a state-of-the-art bed and mattress, thanks to a generous $10,000 donation from the Windsor Plywood Foundation.
鈥淏eds play a critical role in medical care, especially in long-term care facilities. Yet most of the beds in our residential care facility are 25 years or older,鈥� explains Gloria Iverson, clinical operations manager at 91原创 Memorial Hospital Residential Care Services.
鈥淔or residents who struggle with mobility these new beds can be lowered to help prevent falls and the mattresses provide maximum comfort, which is so important for the elderly whose skin is simply more fragile. These beds truly improve their quality of life.鈥�
91原创 Memorial Hospital Foundation issued a call for support from local businesses and individuals to help replace 44 out-of-date beds with modern models offering 鈥渟mart technology鈥� that keep patients safe and with special mattresses that help relieve pressure and wear on the skin thereby reducing the risk of infections caused by bedsores; a call Windsor Plywood Foundation jumped to answer.
鈥淲hen we learned 91原创 Memorial Hospital had such a need for new beds we knew it would be a great fit with our mission,鈥� says Cathy Brown, director of Windsor Plywood Foundation.
鈥淲e understand beds don鈥檛 just arrive on their own and we feel honoured to help improve the comfort and health of those in need.
鈥淲e want to create positive impact for the communities Windsor Plywood serves through our stores, and to give back to the communities that have given so much to us. We鈥檙e so pleased that we were able to support this campaign.鈥�
鈥淭he staff and the family members of our residents are grateful that businesses, like Windsor Plywood, are stepping in to help fill this urgent need,鈥� said Iverson. 鈥淭his gift means a resident will rest comfortably.鈥�
