Empathy dolls and pets have become a popular choice for effective dementia care. Empathy dolls and pets have become a popular choice for effective dementia care. In this blog, we explore how empathy dolls and pets can be used with those living with dementia and the activities that can be done, as well as the… Continue reading Empathy Dolls & Pets
When it comes to a little added luxury and comfort, considering the look, feel and quality of your linen and towels is important. In areas across your nursing and care home, you can offer your residents and staff that ‘little extra’ through the towels and linens that you choose. You can also enhance the longevity… Continue reading Choosing towels and linens for your care home
This article tells you everything you need to know about the Conti brand of dry wipes, including the benefits of dry patient cleansing wipes and which type of wipes would be suitable for you. Working as a carer within care homes can be a difficult task, especially if you are unclear of the hygiene products… Continue reading The ultimate guide to Conti wipes for care homes
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) made many headlines at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, but whilst supply may now be keeping up with demand everyone in care knows we can not afford to forget its importance for maintaining hygiene and protecting individuals? At Wippet, we offer a wide range of PPE, including gloves, face masks,… Continue reading Why PPE is still important
High-quality profiling beds provide long-term assistance to those with limited mobility, the elderly, and the disabled by providing a comfortable space to relax, rest and sleep well. Ensuring your care home residents get a good night’s sleep is essential for them to remain physically and mentally healthy. High-quality profiling beds provide long-term assistance to those… Continue reading 5 tips for choosing profiling beds for your care home
Profiling beds offer care home residents the ability to get a good night’s sleep even if they have a condition that makes finding a comfortable position difficult. What is a profiling bed? The ultimate guide Profiling beds offer care home residents the ability to get a good night’s sleep even if they have a condition that makes finding… Continue reading What is a profiling bed? The ultimate guide
Wet and dry wipes are among the most commonly incontinence products used when washing patients. A well made wipe helps to safely and thoroughly clean the resident in a non-abrasive and comfortable way. Ensuring the personal hygiene of residents is one of the most important tasks that care home staff must undertake. Proper cleansing reduces the risk of infection, improves the… Continue reading When to use wet and dry wipes when caring for patients
Waste management in care homes is critical to ensure the home remains a safe environment for residents where risks of infection are correctly controlled. Waste management in care homes is critical to ensure the home remains a safe environment for residents where risks of infection are correctly controlled. Waste is potentially harmful and, if not… Continue reading The best products for safe waste disposal in care homes
When designing a care home for your residents, it is critical to consider issues such as comfort, safety, orientation, and homeliness before selecting your nursing home furniture and furnishings. Decorating a nursing home entails more than just making the surroundings pleasant and functional. When designing a care home for your residents, it is critical to consider… Continue reading How to decorate using care home furniture products
A commode is a type of portable toilet and looks like a chair with a toilet seat. Rather than having running water, it has a pan (container) underneath the seat, which you can remove for cleaning after the commode is used. When to use a Commode when Caring for Residents A commode is a type… Continue reading When to use a Commode when Caring for Residents