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This is a guide to assist understanding of powered Electric Lift Chairs    Electrically operated lift recline chairs are a type of recline chair that allows a person to electrically control the chair’s functions. This includes operating the backrest and footrest as well as the lift and seating functions. An electric powered lift and recliner chair (also known as …Read More about Electric Lift Chair Guide

Pressure sores are also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores. They are lesions which are primarily caused by constant pressure on soft tissues which cover bony parts of the body restricting blood flow to the contact areas. Generally, the most likely areas to be affected are the hips, elbows, knees, ankles or the back of …Read More about Pressure Sores, Ulcers

A brief definition, cause and effects of obesity Australian obesity statistics indicates the condition is on the rise in Australia. The facts about adult obesity are clear about the dangers; whilst there are some cures for obesity the cost of obesity in the Australian population is escalating each year. Obesity is a medical condition, caused by …Read More about Obesity Explained

Rollator’s / wheelie walker’s are designed to assist people to walk or move about independently. If you are elderly, disabled, handicapped, or have a medical condition, you may require the use of a rollator or wheelie walker to assist you in walking, as opposed to a wheelchair for those unable to walk without assistance. If you …Read More about Rollator’s \ Wheelie Walker

Bariatric as a word essentially means ‘medical treatment for weight’. As a term, it comes from the merging of two Greek words: ‘baros’ meaning weight and ‘iatrics’ meaning medical treatment. The science of bariatrics is more concerned with the Body Mass Index (BMI) of the person concerned, rather than just weight which needs to be …Read More about Choosing Bariatric Aids