Majesticare has partnered with 4th Wave Technology and Airnitative to install clean air technology across its eight luxury care homes in southern England.
In order to bolster Covid-19 safety measures, Majesticare has invested in 140 Viruskiller contamination units that can destroy airborne viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi.
The makers claim that, unlike other air filtration systems that may recirculate dirty or toxic air back into a space, the Viruskiller units only require a single air pass through a combination of air filtration, purification and deactivation to expel clean air.
Research shows that increased levels of pollution exposure in older people has been associated with increased mortality and hospital admissions, largely due to exacerbations of chronic diseases or to respiratory tract infections.
“Recognising the true importance of maintaining a high standard of indoor air quality, we have added the air purifiers to residents’ rooms, our safe indoor visiting rooms and throughout our homes,” said Majesticare communications head Saskia Binns.
“This not only supports safeguarding against the spread of airborne viruses and bacteria, but works to mitigate adverse effects of air pollution on respiratory and mental health,” she added.
Naeem Walji, principal of 4th Wave Technology, which distributes Viruskiller units in the UK, added: “Beyond Covid-19, improving indoor air pollution can also have enormous effects to both physical and mental health, from improving cognitive function to increasing the life expectancy of those living with chronic health conditions."
