Piaval furnishes the residential homes as well, where it is important that the environment is both welcoming and manageable, but also functional and responsive to the needs of the elderly. It is a space in which the furnishings contribute to instill a sense of safety when it comes to getting around and going about daily life, giving back a sense of importance and value to those in the later stages of life. Many elderly people spend the majority of their day sitting down. Feeling at ease in an armchair, being sure to be able to move it easily and safely boosts psychological wellbeing. If the controls are intuitive, every simple movement becomes fluid and greater autonomy is ensured. A space that has been carefully designed is able to strengthen the bonds between people, creating new emotional ties between residents and making those moments spent with relatives even more enjoyable. Sitting comfortably on armchairs where special attention has been paid to the specific needs of the elderly creates the ideal conditions for psychological and physical wellbeing. A headrest to relax the neck, an antidecubitus cushion, or additional padding on the sides of the chair are just some of the targeted solutions by Piaval, to satisfy those extra comfort needs. The complements that furnish residences for the elderly are subject to prolonged and intensive use. This applies both to the frame, which is continuously subject to stress, and to the upholstered surfaces, subject to constant rubbing, abrasion and cleaning. Piaval certifies the durability and wear-resistance of its products, to provide further peace of mind to users, safe in the knowledge that they can sit on a sturdy chair, that can withstand knocks and loads of all types. The solidity of our frames has been tested up to 200,000 stress cycles. Even our upholstery is certified to the highest standards.