
Testimonials
"Falls in the elderly are usually multifactorial
in origin and the person with recurrent falls will need a comprehensive
assessment, initially by the General Practitioner and with the help
of the health services for the elderly, if required. The reversible
causes including the environmental factors need to be addressed
for each individual elderly person.
The hip protectors have been well researched and
have been shown to prevent hip fractures, when worn at the time
of a fall, especially in people living in residential care settings.
With increased longevity in the population, we have one more weapon
in preventing hip fractures, which are assoicated with high morbidity
and mortality.
I recommend Hip Protectors to older people, who
are at risk of falls."
Dr Shankar Sankaran - Geriatrician, Health Services
for older people, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland
"Several of our residents are "high fall
risk" cases and we have purchased Impactwear Hip Protectors
for them. They have found them comfortable and the nursing staff
have not found it a problem supervising the wearing of the briefs."
Sheryl Samuel, Nurse Manager, Anne-Marie Rest
Home
"I have been wearing my hip protective underwear
everyday and find them very comfortable - in fact sometimes I have
to tap myself on the hips just to remind myself as I don't even
notice them when doing my daily activities. I have already had one
hip replacement so I feel the extra protection is just what I need."
Pearl (87 years old)
"I recently went to visit family in America
and wore my hip protective briefs while travelling, they were so
comfortable I forgot I even had them on. I am 77 and have had two
falls resulting in broken bones but value my active life very much
and the briefs give me the confidence especially on stairs."
Eileen (77 years old)
"My Aunt fell and I was so grateful that she
was wearing her hip pads. The pad has been completely broken by
the fall but my aunt, who is in her nineties, is right as rain and
has been left with only a bruise. It could have been so much worse."
Mrs Dickson
"Before using Impactwear Limb Protectors
I would often end up with scratches and bruises on my arms and legs
which were a real nuisance. I can now go shopping and do my gardening
without having to worry about my skin. And because they are so comfortable
and look good, I am happy to wear them even when I go out to town."
Colleen (71 years old)
"My legs frequently required dressings because
of cuts and scratches, and these would take a long time to heal.
Now I wear my Impactwear Limb Protectors every day and don't
have this problem."
Neil (79 years old)
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