Vice-President Philanthropy and Communications at Broadmead Care, Mandy Parker accepts a donation for $10,000 from Rotary Club of Victoria past president Gerry Pash and Brian Lepicq to purchase six “pressure release” mattresses for beds at Broadmead Veterans Memorial Lodge.
"We are grateful to the Rotary Club of Victoria for their most generous support of the residents at Veterans Memorial Lodge," says Heather Parry, Board Chair, Broadmead Care. "Their gift is particularly impactful at this time, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rotary Club of Victoria is helping Broadmead Care fulfill one its core principles in The Broadmead Way - "Creating environments where love, life, and living matter. Our heartfelt thank you!"
Pressure mattresses are designed to assist in the prevention and management of bed sores. It is crucial to get the right type of pressure mattress for individuals who spend prolonged periods of time in bed in order to maximise their comfort.