Aged Simulation Suit - Medium, SB52974

$5,581.95

Description

Physical Impairment Simulation: The suit is designed with weights and restricted joints to simulate muscle and joint stiffness, decreased range of motion, and loss of strength. The "Medium" size is for users of a specific stature.
Sensory Impairment Simulation: It includes components to simulate age-related sensory changes, such as vision impairment (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma) and hearing loss.
Authentic Experience: The suit's design provides a realistic and empathetic experience, allowing the wearer to feel the physical and sensory limitations that can impact an older person's daily life.
Portable and Reusable: The suit is a complete, wearable system that is easy to put on and take off, making it suitable for training in various settings.

Empathy Training: The primary use is to foster empathy in healthcare professionals, students, and caregivers by allowing them to experience the physical challenges of old age firsthand.
Care Planning: It is used to help professionals and students learn how to better care for and communicate with older adults by understanding their unique needs and limitations.
Home Safety Assessment: The suit can be used to perform home safety assessments from the perspective of an older adult, helping to identify and mitigate fall risks and other hazards.
Ergonomics Training: It is a valuable tool for training caregivers on proper lifting and assistance techniques that are mindful of an older person's physical frailty.

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