Roki Rocking Chair
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Rocking chairs have long been associated with comfort and relaxation, but studies have shown that they offer much more than just a cozy place to sit, especially for individuals living with dementia. Research conducted by the University of Rochester's School of Nursing has highlighted the significant therapeutic benefits of rocking chair use for nursing home residents with advanced dementia. These findings suggest that the simple act of rocking can be a powerful tool in improving the quality of life for those affected by this challenging condition.
The Roki Rocking chair has been specially designed to provide comfort and relaxation, while maintaining stability and security for the person rocking. The gentle rocking motion can be increased by pushing on the on the ground, utilising leg muscles creating very gentle exercise movements. The rocking of the chair has been designed to feel safe and secure.
"Rocking provides a worthwhile, mild form of exercise for these people," says Watson. "It would be difficult to take every patient for a walk, for instance, but residents can rock themselves, and many are happy to do so, given a little encouragement. This is an easy step to improve the quality of life for people in nursing homes." Link to article
Available in your choice of colours - you can have all one colour, or two tone - whichever you prefer. The chair pictured is in Materialised Eucalyptus Bud Stone on the outside and Wortley Tessuto (Vinyl) Zucchini on the inside.
You can choose fabrics to ensure Roki Rocking Chait will suit your existing furniture.
Proudly Australian made
Aged Care Rocking Chair – Supporting Emotional Regulation and Sensory Needs
Our Aged Care Rocking Chair is purposefully designed to support residents with sensory processing needs, emotional regulation challenges, and disabilities. Trusted by Occupational Therapists, this rocking chair offers a gentle, calming motion that promotes relaxation and self-soothing for adults, particularly those living with dementia, autism, anxiety, or other cognitive or sensory disabilities.
Crafted to meet the needs of aged care environments, this chair combines comfort, safety, and durability. The supportive high back, armrests, and smooth rocking action make it an ideal solution for residents who benefit from rhythmic movement as part of their sensory regulation plan.
Key Features:
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Designed for aged care and disability settings
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Promotes emotional regulation and reduces agitation
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Supports sensory integration therapy goals
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Smooth and safe rocking motion
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Ergonomic design for comfort and posture support
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Easy-to-clean, aged care–approved fabrics
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Sturdy frame built for daily use in clinical environments
This rocking chair for disability support is ideal for use in therapy rooms, quiet spaces, lounges, or resident bedrooms.
Looking for a therapeutic rocking chair to support emotional regulation? Contact us today to discuss custom fabric options and delivery across Australia.
The Roki rocking chair has been designed for hard floors and surfaces, or rugs which are laid upon hard floors and surfaces. The rocking motion will be slightly less on carpet.
While research shows that people with dementia can benefit from rocking, we do not recommend the Roki Rocking Chair for people with advanced dementia.
Quality
Combining the comfort of an armchair, with the relaxing benefits of rocking motion, the Roki armchair can be tailored to fit in seamlessly with your existing furniture.
The Roki Rocker is proudly Australian made, using the the highest quality materials and sustainably sourced solid hardwood timber.
Comfort
Made in Melbourne, the Roki Rocking chair has been designed with comfort,safety, relaxation and durability in mind.
Specifications
Height: 900H
Width: 630W
Depth: 850D
Seat Height:440H
Seat Width: 440W
Seat Depth: 500D
** Note dimensions taken when the chair is still
Craftsmanship
Made in Melbourne, using the highest quality frame and foams, the timber has been sustainably sourced.
Versatility
The Roki rocker is ideal for the elderly, for home and retirement, for nursing mothers and anyone who enjoys the relation of a rocking motion.
As Elders Rock, Emotional Burden of Dementia Eases
Nursing home residents who have dementia can literally rock away their anxiety and depression, nurse researchers have found, simply by rocking back and forth in a rocking chair for about an hour or two a day. Patients who rocked the most in a research study even requested less medication to ease their daily aches and pains, and their balance improved.
University Of Rochester. "As Elders Rock, Emotional Burden Of Dementia Eases." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 1 May 1998