Aged Care & Disability Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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The Importance of Independence 7/8/2022

Everyone should have the opportunity to live independently with dignity. As we age, sometimes we need a little bit of help.

Manual Handling: Identifying the Complications of Immobility 6/22/2022

The immobility of a patient or person can lead to a number of consequences. Here we take a deeper look into the bodily systems immobility can affect.

Let’s Talk Pressure Care 6/22/2022

Why Focus On Pressure Injuries? Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a serious clinical and economic problem. The cost of treating HAPIs in Australian public hospitals ...

Innovate and Protect - Now is the Time for Change 4/6/2022

If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it is that we cannot keep referring to old procedures, data and technology and expect them to be what is required to keep us safe ...

Six ways to help your business stay alive during COVID-19 3/18/2022

Six ways to help your business stay alive during COVID-19

FOUR THINGS TO DO TO INCREASE POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH 3/10/2022

Staying in touch with your mental health can add years to your life.

Your Wheelchair, Transport Chair & Power Drive Chair Comparison Guide 2/28/2022

By now you’re probably well aware of the three main types of portering chairs typically used to manoeuvre patients around a hospital: Wheelchairs, Transport Chairs and Power Drive ...

What type of support surfaces help with pressure injury prevention? 1/31/2022

Have you ever wondered what support surfaces are available in today’s market to prevent pressure injuries?

Bunions - Ouch! 12/28/2021

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It occurs when some of the bones in the front part of your foot move out of place. Appropriate footwear ...

Challenges Elderly Have Living Alone 9/21/2021

Information on real situations of elderly living alone and how you can help to make their lives better as a family member.

Top Aged Care Ailments and Disabilities and The Equipment Needed to Manage Them 8/12/2021

As a person starts to age, the signs of physical and mental decline inevitably start to appear. While many are able to maintain their physical levels to very old ages, many others ...

Upgraded EagleHD® 2021 Model 3/18/2021

The extremely successful EagleHD® foldable electric wheelchair has been upgraded to offer the user a better experience in some core areas

Remote WiFi Technology for Patient Risk Assessment 2/2/2021

Highly accurate pressure sensors now allow clinicians to monitor patient movement on the bed. This real time data can be used to assist in assessing the risk of pressure ulcers. Here's ...

2 Best Value For Money Power Wheelchairs In 2021 12/15/2020

Power wheelchairs are best for movement and designed for people with disabilities. It comes with electric battery support that will help to have a smooth ride and offer sustainability ...

Best Folding Power Wheelchair For 2021 10/18/2020

The Dinkum NAVIGATOR is a Lightweight power wheelchair that folds and unfolds in a couple of seconds and is an Aussie design built for our diverse terrains and has a purpose built ...

Confused Over Healthcare Fabrics? 7/22/2020

If you don't usually work with fabrics it can be confusing to understand what is required for healthcare spaces. Infection control, cleaning and other factors need to be taken into ...

Living with MS - Alison's Story 6/2/2020

“I have more energy at work and can do more at home after work because of the support and assistance the VELA chair provides.“

SallySock Non-Slip: Preventing injuries from falls 2/25/2020

At Haines, we have been thinking about patients getting up out of bed and walking as part of their recovery. We were surprised to hear about the number of falls and injuries incurred. ...

Best Practice in Pressure Care? 2/20/2020

Getting it wrong can cost facilities 80 days of treatment and $3,500.00 per ulcer*

Five things you didn't know about disability travellers 2/17/2020

This blog is about mobility, disability travellers and what it takes for a person using a wheelchair or electric mobility scooters or lightweight folding electric wheelchair in ...

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