Margaret, an 81 year old female with a history of pneumonia, had recently suffered a stroke (CVA). She had a high risk of pressure injuries and had developed a red
MARTHA’S STORY
Martha, an 84 year old female with a history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), had rheumatoid arthritis, was a high falls risk and used a stand aid for all
WILMA’S STORY
Wilma, an 89 year old female, had advanced dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Wilma was non ambulatory and had to be hoisted for all transfers. As a result of her complex
BEN’S STORY
Ben, an 87 year old male, had suffered a stroke (CVA), and has osteoarthritis. He had a history of pressure injuries and spent up to 14 hours per day in
JOAN’S STORY
Joan, 89, had an aortic aneurysm, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoarthritis, and was at risk of skin breakdown and falls. The chair she sat in offered no head support and meant she
What is a Pressure Ulcer?
A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence caused by pressure or pressure in combination with shear. They cause pain, discomfort
Transitioning to a Wheelchair
Whether the transition was sudden or you knew it was coming, adapting to your new life as a wheelchair user can mean pushing back on some stereotypes. For many, relying
How to STILL Have Fun After a Spinal Cord Injury
Thanks to advancements in technology, people with spinal cord injuries are able to have more fun than ever before. For people with higher level injuries, this is especially true. While
AGED CARE EQUIPMENT ON A BUDGET
The availability of aged care equipment Australia wide in the stores of Independent Living Specialists has been a great help to the senior citizens. These aged care products manufactured to
“Is the Kindle accessible if you have mobility issues?”
Introducing the Oracle Inquiries. We were inspired by Batwoman turned Oracle from our previous blog post about superheroes who KICK BUTT from their wheelchair so we decided to begin a