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Manual Handling Hazards In Aged Care and How To Avoid Them
Manual handling is described as any activity which requires a person to exert force to lift, lower, push, pull, carry, move or restrain. Unsafe manual handling techniques in aged care can cause musculoskele
6 Hoist Safety Checks To Complete Before Use
Hoists have become an essential part of moving, transferring and handling patients in both domestic and medical settings. Not only are hoists safer for the patient, but they are safer for the carer as well
Folding vs non-folding wheelchairs: what’s best for you?
Whether you’re new to wheelchairs, or simply looking for a new wheelchair, you might be wondering which is right for you. There are lots of different options available on the market — powered wheelchairs , manu
The caregivers top 6 advantages of using a ceiling hoist
When it comes to lifting, comfort is paramount for both the caregiver and the patient. Improper lifting can be dangerous, stressful and uncomfortable for the patient, and the caregiver is at risk of straining t
10 Safe Transfer Techniques For Caregivers
Whether you’re providing care in a medical facility (e.g. a hospital or an aged care facility) or caring for an elderly or disabled relative at home, transfers have most likely become a daily part of your life.
6 reasons why the Multifit LegLifter is a caregiver's best friend
If your elderly client is looking for more independence at home, the Multifit LegLifter is a must-have. The Multifit LegLifter is an appliance designed to boost independence for the elderly and disabled while m
What Is The Isolated Patient Travel Assistance Scheme?
Unfortunately for many Australians, the medical treatment they need is hundreds of kilometres away. People who live in regional or rural areas often have to travel long distances to get treatment, and this is n
Essential aged care equipment & products to make life easier for mum or dad
Over the last 10 years, the number of people in home aged care has tripled and according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there were 142,436 elderly people receiving care at home . Thi
8 Examples Of Manual Handling Equipment In Aged Care
Older clients depend on their carers to assist them to move and transfer from one place to another safely and with dignity. It is necessary for carers to develop the skills to use manual handling equipment effi
9 Steps for Effectively Caring for the Elderly at Home
Aging is a natural process and one that can’t be avoided. However, as people age, their ability to do things independently starts to decline. Maybe they’ve grown weaker and less mobile than they once were, or m
Preventing Pressure Injuries
Pressure sores, or pressure injuries, are areas of damage to the skin and underlying tissues that are caused by constant pressure or friction. It can quickly develop in anyone that have reduced mobility such as
Aids For Independent Daily Living
Daily actions such as picking up objects from the floor, dining and taking a bath can sometimes be difficult to those that live with disability. It can be frustrating for them and can cause some distress; howev
Exercise For The Elderly
Only around 1 in 10 Australians over the age of 50 do enough exercises to gain any cardiovascular benefits. Some estimates suggests that half of the physical decline that comes with ageing may be due to a lack
Reducing Environmental Falls Hazards
Falls prevention is an important aspect of every day life as falls can happen to anyone, not just elderly patients, and while we covered how to reduce your personal risk of falling today we’ll cover environment
Reducing Your Personal Risk Of Falls
While falls can happen to anyone the older you grow the more common falls can become and as a result the more chance you can injure yourself. Most falls that occur happen in and around the home along in aged ca
Most Popular Change Tables
Change tables are small, raised platforms used by carers to assist their patients in changing. These are usually used in bathrooms and changing rooms to help patients with their daily hygiene routines. Active M
Get A Good Night's Sleep With Our Pressure Relieving Overlays
Getting a good night’s sleep is important as sleep plays an important role in your physical health. According to the South Australian Health Department it helps with physical recover and repair along with suppo
Prevent Falls with Alarms and Sensors
As people grow older the more chances of having falls become more common due to an aging body. That is why preventing falls are important and we have written a couple of blogs on how to reduce personal and envi
Protac - Sensory Integration Equipment
Sensory integration is a form of occupational therapy in which special exercises are used to strengthen a patient’s sense of touch, balance and where the body and it’s part are in space. It is effective for pat
Using And Measuring Crutches
Crutches are useful walking aids as they can be used as a way to aid people living with disability or for those that are recovering from injuries that prevents them from walking unassisted. They can be used in
