Arden Bariatric Tilt in Space Rise and Recline Chair

Product Code
Arden
The Arden is an innovative Bariatric chair that through its unique four motor technology is able to combine Independent Tilt in Space (TIS) movement with Independent Backrest Recline, Independent Leg Rest and Rise movements. In addition, i... read more

The Arden is an innovative Bariatric chair that through its unique four motor technology is able to combine Independent Tilt in Space (TIS) movement with Independent Backrest Recline, Independent Leg Rest and Rise movements. In addition, it comes with a low-profile seating option and an extendable leg rest. This 50 stone chair, with a 25 stone leg rest capacity, offers luxurious comfort with maximum adaptability.

Key features

  • Four motor mechanism with independent Tilt in Space, rise, backrest recline and leg rest movements
  • Removable and adjustable waterfall back cushion
  • Back rest blockers can be fitted for additional support
  • Fixed or optional interchangeable pressure management seat cushion and chaise
  • Optional seat depth adjustment • Optional leg rest extension
  • 16" (406mm) low profile seating height available
  • Flat wide arms, luxury padded for deep comfort and support
  • Seat and leg rest generously padded with memory foam chaise
  • Heavy duty glides are built in as standard
  • Simple to use handset
  • Handset loop and deep side pocket on RHS of the chair.

Additional options

  • High wear protection covers in matching fabric
  • Positioning of the handset loop and pocket
  • Arm padding upgrades
  • Carer handset loop on the back of the chair
  • Additional safety features
  • Range of headrests

The Arden – What the Expert Say:

The Arden has been designed to address the needs of plus sized clients with its four motor mechanism aimed at maximising pressure control through independent Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline, Leg Rest Elevation and Rise movements giving the client and carer that many more positional options.
- Kate Sheehan Independent Occupational Therapist

Accommodating the Gluteal Shelf and ensuring a good postural position is achieved on the Arden through the

  • Option to increase the seat depth with easy to fit adjuster pads
  • Reduced lumbar padding in the backrest which creates a recess
  • Set back calf rests, which can support excess tissue in this area thus supporting natural flexion.

Unique to the Arden the Independent Tilt in Space (TIS) works to counteract the effect of the person’s pannus.By having control over the angle of tilt you can adjust that person’s centre of gravity’ making them feel more comfortable, supporting the pannus, and reducing the feeling that they are being dragged forward by external forces.

The Independent Backrest Recline allows the person to maintain flexibility over their body’s position, particularly the amount of hip flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs. The Independent Leg Rest offers the person additional flexibility over positioning, allowing them to use it in conjunction with the recline feature to create the optimal posture for their body shape.

A Seat Height starting at 16" allows the person to get the exact chair they need to support health, well-being and independence without compromise. The ability to have an extended leg rest fitted. This is ideal to ensure that whatever seat height is chosen the user will not find the leg rest to short when it is raised. The extended leg rest allows the person to get the best of both worlds without having to compromise.

The Independent Rise provides the client with more independence, supporting them as they rise to a standing position from being seated. These independent movements coupled with the seat depth adjustment, removable waterfall cushions, a choice of pressure seat cushions and the latest health fabrics explains why the Arden is becoming the health professionals first choice in Bariatric seating.

Chair adjustment

Four motor mechanism with Independent TIS, Backrest Recline, Rise and Leg Rest Movements The Arden offers clients and carers some very unique movement options that support good posture, pressure management and independent living.

This mechanism is ideal for:

  • those clients who are unable to independently shift their weight either in a reclined or seated position.
  • those with poor skin integrity where there is a high risk of skin breakdown.
  • those clients with complex needs that require carer support to change position without putting their own health at risk whilst carrying out positional changes.

The backrest recline works independently of the leg rest movement enabling a wide range of relaxing positions, from sitting upright and raising the leg rest to relieve tired legs to a fully reclined resting position.

The leg elevation can support reduction in oedema and fluid retention. This reduced fluid in the lower limbs allows a user to maintain their standing and walking abilities. The rise position supports standing, enabling the person to walk away more easily

Waterfall Back Cushion Adaptability

The Arden comes with our deeply comfortable three cushioned, waterfall back, all fibre filled. They can be easily repositioned on the back for the client’s individual requirements and can also have their firmness adjusted by adding or taking away fibres. For ease of cleaning and replacement the back cushions and covers are removable. They are also replaceable. All of the cushions have zips for easy removal.

Back blockers for postural support

At the back of both the top and middle waterfall cushions sleeves are fitted to accommodate the blockers to provide additional postural support. The position of each back cushion can be adapted with blockers to adjust the shape and support for the specific needs of each user. The blockers come as standard and replacement pairs can be purchased.

Seat Depth Adjustment

The seat depth can be adjusted by fitting adjuster pads behind the back cushion using the Velcro strips. There are two sizes available - 25mm (1") and 50mm (2")

Pressure Management Seat Cushions

The Arden comes as standard with a fixed seat option or you may choose to have our removable and interchangeable seat cushions.

Standard Fixed Options

You can choose from one of the four seat cushion options (opposite) each with different pressure management features. The seat cushion you choose is then combined with the chaise (single seat and leg rest cover) and is supplied as an integrated seating solution which is fixed to the frame and cannot be removed or changed.

Removable / Interchangeable Options

You can choose from one of the four seat cushions each with different pressure management features. The seat cushion you choose is then combined with the chaise (single seat and leg rest cover) and is supplied as an integrated seating solution. It can be removed and interchanged with one of the other seat cushion options. You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair. Covers are removable for cleaning. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction.

Optional accessories

  • Extendable leg rest fitted on manufacture
  • Coolform gel or memory foam in arm rests
  • Handset loop on back of chair for the carer
  • Pocket and handset loop moved to the left-hand side
  • Replacement back blockers
  • Back and seat cushion replacement on removable cushions