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May 18, 2010
Greetings!

All things soft...

You still have time to RSVP for the Support Services Inservices next week. Foam, Fluid and Air - A continuum of surfaces will be presented for evaluation. Details below.

Do you know what a Love Glove is?  Attend next week's inservice to find out.

Raised toilet seats and mattresses need to be soft. Learn more about two new products SelfCare is highlighting.

We look forward to providing you with useful information throughout the year.  Please contact us at any time if you have any comments, questions or topics you want covered by an inservice by emailing [email protected].

Rehosoft Raised Toilet Seat - Softest of the SofteesSelfCare Mobility Button

This IS soft. There have been a number of "soft" raised toilet seats or commode cushions in the past, but the new Rehosoft really is SOFT!  SelfCare has the Rehosoft available for purchase at any of our locations. Here is a short list of the soft raised toilet seat options that are available:
SelfCare Raised Toilet Seats
Do you have one to add to the list? Email [email protected] to let us know if there is another soft raised toilet seat out there.
New Product Feature - Vicair Academy Mattress 415

Vicair mattressEasy to accommodate a variety of users, the Vicair Academy Mattress 415 offers the immersion of air without any maintenance issues. Recommended for the treatment of stage I - IV, especially with clients who are more mobile.

> Read more in our Product Feature - Vicair Academy Mattress 415
Support Surfaces Inservices - Prevention to Treatment - May 25, 26 & 27

Foam, Fluid and Air - A continuum of surfaces are presented for evaluation. Therapeutic support surfaces are an integral part of a wound care program and have been proven to be effective in managing pain for palliative clients. A wide range of support surfaces are presented for evaluation and discussion regarding support, comfort, temperature control and wound treatment.
Lunch time session with lunch provided

3 locations & dates:
  • May 25 - North Shore - Lunch at 11:30, Presentation from noon to 1:00, Questions after 1:00
  • May 26 - Surrey - Lunch at noon, Presentation from 12:15 to 1:15
  • May 27 - Vancouver - Lunch at 11:30, Presentation from noon to 1:00, Questions after 1:00
> Please RSVP so that we have enough food and handouts.
ROHO Tools Request

Don't have your Love Glove yet? A selection of ROHO tools will be available at the Support Surface Inservices including the Love Glove and laminated ROHO inflation guides.
Thank you for using SelfCare. Please call us for any equipment inquiries or to book an equipment demonstration. We have a wide range of demo and rental equipment.
In this issue...
Vicair Academy Mattress 415
Support Surfaces Inservice
ROHO Tools Request
You Evaluate
20 Minutes
call or email for an express inservice on the 3 new air cushions:
  • ROHO Hybrid Elite
  • Jay 3 with ROHO
  • Vicair (softer cells)
Take 20 minutes at the end of your next staff meeting to compare all 3 cushions simultaneously. Call Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or email Kim Mackie to set a time.
Contact SelfCare

YES, ...you can reply to this e-mail. It will reach a person. How refreshing! Or call us at 604-872-5800.

Need information on a specific product or want to demo a wheelchair? Contact a Seating & Mobility Consultant.

Our website includes a member login area for Health Care Professionals. With a username and password you can access our reference and product sheets, inservice RSVPs, and other reference materials online. You will be able to find information on our rental and consignment equipment, staff contacts, plus many other features. Contact Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422 or via email to request a username and password.
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Upcoming Inservices
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Support Surfaces Inservices - May 25, 26 & 27th

Lunch time session with lunch provided
May 25 - North Shore - Lunch at 11:30, Presentation from noon to 1:00, Questions after 1:00
Evergreen House Boardroom (B level), Evergreen House, North Vancouver

May 26 - Surrey - Lunch at noon, Presentation from 12:15 to 1:15
Carelife Fleetwood, #8265 - 159 St, Gym on 2nd Floor, Surrey

May 27 - Vancouver - Lunch at 11:30, Presentation from noon to 1:00, Questions after 1:00
Rehab Services Conference Room, JPP1, Jimmy Pattison Pavillion, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver


No cost to participants but please RSVP so we have enough food & handouts
RSVP to Janet at 604-990-9422 fax the RSVP to 604-990-9424 or email [email protected]

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Call Kim Mackie at 604-990-9422or email Kim
to book an inservice for your facility or organization.

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43 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC  V5Y 1K2
T: 604-872-5800 F: 604-872-8388  E: [email protected]
 
North Vancouver SelfCare:
1340 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, BC  V7P  2R7
T: 604-990-9422  F: 604-990-9424  E: [email protected]

Surrey SelfCare:
#108A, 17533 64th Avenue, Surrey, BC  V3S 1Y8
T: 604-574-5801  F: 604-574-5805  E: [email protected]

 
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5654 Dolphin Street, Sechelt, BC  V0N 3A0
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