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
Safer for Seniors: Essential Kitchen and Dining Tools for the Elderly
Health conditions like arthritis, stroke, low vision and overall frailty make simple everyday tasks difficult for the elderly. Working in the kitchen is especially dangerous because there are hot liquids and sh
Types of Pressure Seating Care Equipment
Seating cushions and aids are utilised as pressure care products when sitting down. People who sit down for long periods of time may suffer from pressure sores or other pressure-related injuries and these produ
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
Positive Environments: Why Disability Awareness Matters At Home
Disability awareness is about challenging notions and stereotypes about persons with disabilities and replacing these harmful assumptions with knowledge and understanding. According to the Australian Depa
The Neater Range
Eating and drinking are a normal part of daily life that we do every day without thinking. However for those living with disabilities it can be a challenge and they may find it hard to eat or drink without
Dealing With Disability : Care Tips For Caregivers
Caring for your loved one at home may require some home and routine modifications. As the carer, you will also need to learn a few things to take care of yourself and your patient. Following are some guide
5 misconceptions occupational therapists myths debunked
Occupational therapists helps a lot of people by teaching them how to adapt to everyday life despite the conditions that their clients have undergone. However there are still some misconceptions about them
The Advantage Of Using A Ceiling Hoist For Caregivers
When it comes to improving the comfort of your care facility, one thing to consider is choosing the right patient lift equipment . Ceiling hoists are a key factor in any consideration of vital equipment for hea
Choosing The Right Ceiling Hoist
Ceiling hoists can be useful when you want to move patients from one end of the room to another. However there are factors that you need to consider when choosing ceiling hoists and whether or not you need
Top 6 Change Tables
Change tables are an integral part of Changing Places should one decide to build one. They allow carers to change a variety of things for their patients and to do so in a manner that is safe and comfortable
Top 3 Popular Floor Hoists
Lifting floor hoists are used to lift people from the floor, or anywhere really, to a standing position before being transported to wherever they need to go. It is versatile meaning any sling can be attache
Protecting Our Healthcare Workers From Body Stressing Injuries
Healthcare professionals often incur musculoskeletal injuries from body stress or overexertion. In Safe Work Australia’s 2016 report , over 66,000 claims were filed by community and personal service worker
Five Fundamentals For Dementia Carers
Caring for someone with dementia can be daunting, perhaps even challenging, however it’s not as one would expect. The crucial aspect to caring someone with dementia is the right attitude and by educating yo
Getting Up After A Fall
The aftermath of a bad fall can be confronting, not to mention upsetting, as it is hard for the elderly and those that live with disability. However the question we want to answer today is how to get them b
5 Myths About Spinal Cord Injuries
Around 12,000 people in Australia today have a spinal cord injury (SCI) with 350 – 400 new cases recorded each year. The majority of spinal cord injuries are transport-related with 30% of people aged 1
Community social engagements reduce risk of permanent residential care by 6%
Did you know that older adults reduce the risk of entering permanent residential care by 6% for each additional hour of community care? A new study has found that those who used social support servic
Be clean with AMS' hygiene products
Hygiene is an important, integral part to our daily routines. However for those living with disability or having difficulties managing on their own it can be hard for them to keep themselves hygienic and th
Eating well staves off dementia
We have always heard the phrase ‘eat your vegetables’, the reason why we always have to eat our vegetables is for the sole reason that it’s healthy for us. But it’s not just healthy for our physical require
12 Essential Steps to Remember for Slide Sheet Use
A slide sheet is a common piece of manual handling equipment in the healthcare and aged care industries. They are used to move patients horizontally on beds and shower trolleys, making patient lifting and trans