The Repose Arden Bariatric is a high-specification pressure management riser recliner designed for people with bariatric needs, supporting users up to 50 stone. It combines robust construction with advanced positioning options, making it suitable for individuals who spend extended periods seated and are unable to independently shift their weight.
The Arden uses a quad-motor system, allowing tilt in space, independent backrest recline, independent leg rest elevation and the riser function to operate separately. This makes it possible to fine-tune positioning throughout the day using the electric handset, rather than relying on a small number of preset positions.
The leg rest is rated to lift up to 25 stone and is particularly useful for managing lower-limb oedema and fluid retention. Tilt in space and recline can be combined to reduce pressure and improve comfort, while the riser function assists with standing transfers where appropriate.
Despite its clinical capability, the Arden is designed to look at home in both healthcare and domestic environments. A wide range of fabrics and colours is available for non-support surfaces such as armrests and wings, demonstrating that bariatric and pressure-care seating does not need to look institutional. Where healthcare fabrics are required, the choice is more limited, but still considered.
Several backrest styles are available, with the three-tier waterfall backrest commonly selected to accommodate a gluteal shelf. Final configuration is normally guided by assessment, as backrest choice has a significant impact on comfort and pressure distribution.
The Arden can also be configured for carer control by relocating the handset to the rear, allowing carers to manage positioning or assist with standing. It is suitable for use in environments where hygiene is important, with wipe-clean fabrics available.
The Arden Bariatric is appropriate where high weight capacity, pressure risk and prolonged sitting are key considerations. It is not a general-purpose lounge chair and is best used where its advanced positioning features are genuinely required.
The Arden sits within a wider family of products available from Repose Furniture. To view their full range please visit their website.
