Buyer's Guide To Portable Manual Wheelchairs
Manual wheelchairs are alternatives to power wheelchairs as they are simple to use and are cheaper compared to power wheelchairs. They’re ideal for users who don’t require much features and simply want a wheelc
Bring More With The New Quokka Mobility Bags
We know that it’s a bit difficult to find stylish, high-end accessories for any mobility equipment. Sometimes when we do find them the accessories might either be too big, too bulky, heavy or just uninspiring.
Slings University: Allegro Patient Lifting Slings
As mentioned in our previous article ( Introduction to Patient Lifting Slings ), Active Mobility Systems supplies various brands of Patient Lifitng Slings . The most common brands we stock are Allegro Concepts
Difference Between Gel Foam and Sunmate Foam
Wheelchair seating is an important aspect of wheelchair prescriptions as the seating on the wheelchair depends on the needs of the individual. Here at Active Mobility Systems we work alongside Occupational Ther
Guide To Bariatric Mobility Scooters
Mobility scooters are useful for moving independently as well as being an alternative to power wheelchairs. However, like all other equipment, there are some mobility scooters that are specifically designed for
Slings University: Introduction to Patient Lifting Slings
Slings and other lifting accessories are a key part of the extensive range of patient lifting equipment that Active Mobility supplies. Patient Lifting Slings is an essential equipment when lifting people, from
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
Guide To Maintaining Your Manual Wheelchair
Manual wheelchairs are alternatives to power wheelchairs as they are simpler to use and are cheaper compared to power wheelchairs. However even these manual wheelchairs require maintenance now and again to ensu
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
Dementia Misconceptions and Myths
In Australia an estimated 1.5 million people are involved in the care of someone living with dementia while an estimated 447,115 Australians are currently living with dementia with that number expected to incre
Types of Dementia
When people think of dementia they usually associate symptoms such as memory loss and old age. However did you know that there are other types of dementia? That’s because dementia is the umbrella term for a
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
Mobility Scooters For Daily Journeys
Mobility scooters are useful when you want to go long distances or if you simply want to travel around your neighbourhood. All scooters have a motor that allows you to go the distance however there are differen
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
Lifting Patients Up
Regardless whether you work in the aged care and disability industry or you’re a carer who’s looking after a loved one, how to lift the patients the correct way applies to you. If patients are incorrectly lifte
Choosing Between Mobility Scooters and Power Wheelchairs
Power wheelchairs. Mobility scooters. Both of them allow people to travel outside and be independent of their carers, but which one is the best one for you? After all both do the same thing right? Well dependin
Accessibility In Disability Bathrooms
People who require the use of wheelchair because they live with disability may need to have their bathroom renovated to accommodate for the use of wheelchairs. However renovating, or creating, a disability bath
Guide To Choosing Your Power Wheelchair
Wheelchairs have evolved since the introduction of the manual wheelchair. Wheelchairs can now be electric meaning that users no longer need to rely on their carers; however there are many types of electric whee
General Tips When Designing Accessible Disability Bathrooms
Creating an accessible bathroom is a daunting and challenging task as many factors need to be considered in the design phase such as the placement of grab rails, toilets, baths etc. however there are general ti
Basic Tips When Using Power Wheelchairs
Electric wheelchairs are an alternative to manual wheelchairs as users can control it via controllers already installed on the unit. This allows them to not rely so much on their carers giving them confidence a