Wellness Nordic Relax Chair

Difficulties with communicating and performing everyday tasks can take a toll on elderly people with dementia. Helping people with cognitive disorders relax through soothing music and tactile stimulation can have a beneficial effect on their wellbeing and quality of life.

The fully-automated Wellness Nordic Relax Chair* combines music, tactile stimulation and rocking motion to offer a unique and calming multi-sensory experience.

Addressing individual needs in the care setting

Pre-set rocking programmes combine smooth, quiet motion and soothing music with tactile stimulation to promote physical and mental relaxation and refreshment, depending on the needs of the resident. Each setting is also easily customisable with just the touch of a button.

A weighted blanket

A weighted blanket adds to the experience by creating additional comfort and sensory stimulation. Residents may find that the overall pressure from the heavy blanket, combined with the comfort of the U-shaped cushion, provides a cocooning sensation making it easier for the residents to feel their own body.

As distributor of the chair and your support partner, Arjo offers a range of value added services and trainings.

To learn more about sensory stimulation and associated benefits for people with dementia, review: Livingston et al. Health Technology Assessment, Vol. 18:39, 2014, NHE, UK; Blackburn & Bradshaw, J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2014 21(10); Watson & Wells, Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, Nov./Dec. 1998; Hvolby & Bilenberg N. Nord J Psychiatry. 2011 65(2).

*Available in specific countries only.

Built-in audio system with MusiCure® music
3 pre-set automatic programmes offering multi-sensory stimulation
Easy-to-clean, soft imitation leather
Swing-out armrests
Removable incontinence cover
Wheeled pedestal for easy integration to Arjo patient lifters
Optional: Heavy blanket and U-shaped cushion

Pre-set Programmes

3 programmes: Relax, Refresh and Comfort
Relax	Duration 20 min Backrest lowered to semi-reclined postion at the start of the programme Semi-reclined postion kept for the duration of the programme Returning to seated postion at the end of the programme Automatic MusiCure relax music Tactile stimulation in the back
Refresh	Duration 20 min Backrest lowered in 5 steps Returning to seated position at the end of the programme Varying swing speed Automatic MusiCure stimulating music Tactile stimulation in the back
Comfort	Duration 120 min Backrest in upright position during the entire programme Constant swing speed No music

Wellness Nordic Relax Chair

Product specification

System specifications
Power supply	AC 230V / 50Hz
Power consumption	90W
Operating environment	0 to 40˚C - 32 to 104˚F
Flame rating	EN1021-1 & 1021-2
Music and vibration
Speaker amplifier	14W (7W + 7W), 1 kHz
Vibration amplifier	14W , 70 Hz
Shielded design	No
External input terminal	Stereo mini jack, 3.5 mm
Remote control
Operation range	Approx. 1000 mm - 39 ½"
IR receiver	Both sides of chair
Batteries	2 x AAA
Overall dimensions (including pedestal)
Length, upright position	1435 mm - 56 ½"
Height, upright position	1225 mm - 48 ¼"
Length, fully articulated	1830 mm - 72"
Height, fully articulated	835mm - 32 ¾"(limited by armrest)
Max width (pedestal)	850 mm - 33 ½"
Seat height, back end	530 mm - 20 ¾"
Product weight, incl. pedestral	74.4 kg - 164 lbs
Castor type	Swivelling, individually lockable
Castor size	100 mm - 4"
Floor clearance	130 mm - 5"
Safe Working Load	130 kg - 286lbs
Material
Coated cloth	Polyvinyl chloride leather (synthetic leather)
Buffer material	Urethane
Armrest and incontinence cover	Stamskin TOP®, treated against bacteria, odour and fungi with Sanitized® PL 2432 (PES)
Optional accessories	Available in other sizes and weights
Weighted fibre blanket	3.7 kg - 8lbs, 1250 mm x 1000 mm - 49 ¼" x 39 ½"
Hygiene cover	1250 mm x 1000 mm - 49 ¼" x 39 ½"
U-shaped Cushion	Available in red