Active Mobility Systems Blog

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 attached to them making floor hoists optimal products for showering and bathing.

At AMS we have a wide range of lifting floor hoist and we have chosen our top three most popular floor hoist for you to look over. 

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 some challenge associated with it.

That’s why we have the Neater range in stock. The Neater Eater and Drinker enables people to use their own movements to feed themselves through a wide variety of features and accessories.

When thinking about purchasing a scooter or wheelchair it’s a given that you will have to think about the price. Since all wheelchairs are different the prices will also vary with some being more expensive than others.

The Quickie power wheelchair range features wheelchairs that are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It has the performance and mobility to get you where you want to go and is designed for an independent life. It also comes with a wide variety of drive bases, seating systems and control systems.

Disability advocates are an important part of the disability world. These are the people that push for changes in the government to better help those living with disability so that they may live a fulfilling life that is full of dignity and respect.

The greatest of these advocates was Jan Daisley, a founding member of People With Disability Australia (PWDA) who passed away last year.

Power wheelchairs are one form of transport that can be used for those that normally wouldn’t be able to travel. However just like cars they need to be serviced and well maintained tot ensure that there are no issues when it comes to using them.

Mobility scooters are known by a variety of names including electric scooters, battery scooters, disability scooters and gophers. They are an increasingly popular method of transport for those with limited mobility wishing to remain independent in their local community.

Not all wheelchairs are the high-tech ones that you often see people using. Sometimes the old, manual wheelchair does the job just fine and that’s what people prefer. It might not have the fancy gadgets that the newer, electric wheelchairs have, but its simplicity makes it useful for both hospital and aged care settings.

Mobility scooters are similar to wheelchairs, but are designed like motor scooters. They are useful for a variety of things and help people be able to move around and go places when otherwise they would not be able to.

For many the mobility scooter is sometimes the only way that people can move with ease outside of their homes. It’s an important part of their life and perhaps some would say that their scooters are their legs.