Who is the TurnAid designed for and when is it the right solution?

When caring for someone with limited mobility, one of the most physically demanding and time-consuming tasks is turning and repositioning in bed. Whether it’s to relieve pressure, maintain comfort, or assist with personal care, carers often find this task challenging – especially when it needs to be done regularly throughout the day and night.

This is where the TurnAid, an electric patient turning and positioning system, can make a real difference. But who exactly is the TurnAid designed for, and when is it the right solution?

Designed for people who need regular assistance to turn in bed

The TurnAid is designed for individuals who struggle to move or turn themselves independently in bed. This includes people living with conditions such as:

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Motor neurone disease (MND)
• Parkinson’s disease
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke
• Muscular dystrophy
• General frailty or reduced mobility

For these individuals, maintaining comfort and preventing pressure ulcers often depends on being turned or repositioned regularly – something that can be difficult to achieve consistently through manual handling alone.

The TurnAid enables smooth, controlled turning at the touch of a button, improving comfort and dignity for the service user.

Supporting carers and care providers

The TurnAid isn’t just designed for the person in bed – it also supports those providing care. Turning and repositioning a person manually can be physically demanding, even with good technique and equipment. Over time, these repetitive tasks can lead to musculoskeletal injuries and fatigue among carers.

The TurnAid reduces the physical strain on care staff and enables single-handed care, making it easier to provide high-quality support safely and efficiently. This is particularly valuable in settings where staffing levels are limited, such as home care or community nursing.

When is TurnAid the right solution?

The TurnAid becomes the right solution when:

• Manual turning is becoming difficult or unsafe – either for the individual or their carers.
• Regular repositioning is essential to maintain skin integrity and prevent pressure ulcers.
• Night-time turning is disrupting sleep for the individual, their partner/family, or carers.
• Single-handed care is the goal – for example, in home settings where only one carer is available.
• Consistency in care is needed, ensuring the person is turned gently and regularly according to their care plan.

In short, the TurnAid is ideal when comfort, safety, and efficiency are all priorities. It creates a better experience for both the person in bed and those supporting them.

Try the TurnAid with Felgains

At Felgains, we offer both the TurnAid and Vendlet patient turning systems. To help you find the right solution, we provide a free 2-week trial or assessment so you can see the difference

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