Obesity has been rapidly increasing in the United States over the past two decades. Beyond being a major health concern, obesity can also have implications for how your facility provides care. According to the most current data from the CDC, 35.4 percent of adults over the age of 60 are obese.1 (To be considered obese, an adult needs to have a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher.)
The increasing number of obese seniors is leading to facilities bringing in new, specially designed equipment because standard-sized products might not be able to accommodate residents with bariatric proportions. Fortunately, manufacturers are in tune with the rise in obesity and have developed products with this population in mind.
ProMed’s comprehensive Bariatric Equipment & Accessories product category was designed to help you meet the special needs of this group. We offer:
- Beds and accessories
- Commodes and shower chairs
- Mattresses, including dynamic air and foam
- Lifts and slings
- Wheelchairs and recliners
- Scales
Our highly trained territory managers are ready to help you address your facility’s specific bariatric product needs. To connect with us, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com. Click here to view our bariatric product lineup.
Reference
1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adult Obesity Facts. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html. Accessed May 29, 2014.
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