by Jo Mak | 14 March, 2025 | General News
For My Rehab Team’s latest professional development session, we had the lovely Jon from Smart Places come in and introduce smart home and home automation products for everyday use. Jon, with a background in rehabilitative equipment and occupational therapy...
by Jo Mak | 23 August, 2024 | General News, Occupational Therapy
A step-by-step guide to choosing a lift / recliner chair. What is a Lift and Recliner Chair? A lift and recliner chair, also known as a lift chair or power lift recliner, is a specialised type of chair designed to assist individuals with weakness, fatigue, chronic...
by Claire Connolly | 7 June, 2021 | General News
96% of Australians with disability live in housing amongst the community (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2020). These include homeowners, rentals, government housing, social housing or long-term care accommodation. A study by Anglicare in...
by Jo Mak | 17 March, 2020 | General News
TeleHealth and TeleRehabilitation Telehealth delivers health consultations using telecommunication and technology which may be in the form of telephone or video conferencing. It can also involve the computerised monitoring of vital signs, ECG, etc. It has been a...
by Jo Mak | 31 January, 2016 | General News
There has been greater emphasis on the issue between pollution and its effect on the brain with studies covering links regarding lower IQ levels, shorter attention spans and aging of the brain. A recent analysis conducted at the University of Southern California, Los...
by Jo Mak | 18 July, 2015 | General News
Although, being a caregiver can be a rewarding experience, burnout is common if caregivers are not supported as well. Caregiving is often a 24-hour job that can take its toll in years to come. Caring and supporting their client can begin to overshadow the caregiver’s...
