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 well-being 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.

Wellness Nordic Relax Chair features and benefits

Pre-set Programmes
3 programmes: Relax, Refresh and Comfort
Relax
Duration 20 min
Backrest lowered to semi-reclined position 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

Music and Vibration
Type	1-way, 1 speaker system
Impedance	8Ω
Speaker cone size	Full range, 700 mm x 2 – 27 ½” x 2
Speaker amplifier	14W (7W + 7W), 1 kHz
Vibration amplifier	14W, 70 Hz
Shielded design	No
External input terminal	Stereo mini jack, 3.5 mm
System Specifications
Power supply	AC 120V / 60Hz
Power consumption	90W
Operating environment	0 to 40 ̊C – 32 to 104 ̊F
Flame rating	EN1021-1 & 1021-2
Remote Control
Operation range	Approx. 1m - 39 ½"
IR receiver	Both sides of chair
Batteries	2 x AAA
Pre-Set Programmes
Relax	Duration 20 min - Back rest lowered to semi-reclined position at the start of the programme. - Semi-reclined position kept for the duration of the programme. - Returning to seated position 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 - Back rest in upright position during the entire programme. - Constant swing speed. - No music
Overall Dimensions (Including Trolley)
Length, upright position	1435 mm – 56 ½”
Height, upright position	1225 mm – 48 ¼”
Length, fully articulated	1830 mm – 72”
Height, fully articulated	835 mm – 32 ¾ ” (limited by armrest)
Max width (pedestal)	850 mm – 33 ½”
Length, back rest	850 mm – 33 ½”
Length, seat section	530 mm – 20 ¾”
Length, leg rest	500 mm – 19 ¾”
Width, seat section	665 mm – 26 ¼”
Seat height, back end	530 mm – 20 ¾”
Seat height, front end	585 mm – 23”
Product weight, incl pedestal	74.4 kg – 164 lbs
Product weight, chair only (incl. mattress, pillow, remote control)	46 – 102 lbs
Castor type	Swivelling, individually lockable
Castor size	100 mm – 4”
Floor clearance	130 mm – 5”
Safe Working Load	130 kg – 286 lbs
Material
Mattress	Synthetic leather in PU. Buffer materaial Urethane.
Armrest cover and incontinence cover	Polyurethane on cotton backing (68% PU, 32% cotton). Treated with antibacterial additive Sanitized Clariant, active ingredient = silver. Available in a range of colours.
Optional Accessories
Weighted fibre blanket	3.7 kg – 8 lbs,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 redColours and options
Top protection with and without pocket	Available with White, wipe-down cover material. Comfort covers available in a range of colours.
Positioning kit including 4 wedges, half-roll and elastic strap	Available in black or white
Leg-positioner	Available in anthracite
Mattress with pressure re-distribution properties	Cover in 2-way stretch PU fabric. Buffer material 6cm thick, 2-layer foam with visco-elastic on top. Colour: Black