SmartCells

Bed-side pads

New Generation  --  Dual purpose:  Fall Protection and anti-fatigue

Old Generation -- padding

Engineered structure and material that enable SmartCells to become softer as compressed

Foam gets harder as compressed, and may bottom out

Stable surface for caregiver / balance impaired

Unstable surface may cause injury

Low profile  --  Above the floor covering or below the floor covering, for ambulatory and non-ambulatory

Bulky  -- Trip hazard

User friendly.  Appropriate for standing, walking, wheeling, transfers

User unfriendly.  Not appropriate for standing, walking, wheeling, transfers

Easy to clean

May present cleaning challenges

8 year warranty

Short life span