Independent Living Products Guide For Carers

Independent Living Products Guide For Carers

Independent living products are essential for anyone with a disability. In Ireland, more than 643,000 people have a disability. Rates are particularly high in the over 70s, with more than 73% of women aged 84 and over having at least one disability. For many, mobility...
The Best Bariatric Products for Safer Home Care

The Best Bariatric Products for Safer Home Care

Bariatric products are medical supplies and equipment which have been designed to meet the needs of larger and/or obese patients. When we consider that approximately 56 per cent of the adult population in Ireland is classified as overweight, the importance of these...
Top 8 Ways to Make a Home Wheelchair Accessible

Top 8 Ways to Make a Home Wheelchair Accessible

If you or one of your loved ones have suddenly found yourself dealing with a disability or mobility issues, you’re probably considering how to make your home more wheelchair accessible. Quick fixes like ramps and grab handles are a practical option for...
How to Use a Hoist: Step by Step Guide

How to Use a Hoist: Step by Step Guide

Knowing how to use a hoist step by step is an essential skill for many health workers and carers. Hoists are widely used in hospitals and clinics, but they also form a crucial part of the basic equipment that a carer needs to assist immobile patients at home. Hoists...
Best Practices for Managing a Safe Return to Work

Best Practices for Managing a Safe Return to Work

Now that a return to work is imminent throughout many sectors in Ireland, employers are once again obliged to make certain that their employees are safe at all times. The main difference is that embracing the best hygienic practices is now more important than ever...
What is a Bariatric Bed and Choosing the Best One

What is a Bariatric Bed and Choosing the Best One

What is a Bariatric Bed? What is a bariatric bed, and how do you choose the best one to suit your needs? A bariatric bed is an extra heavy-duty bed that is designed to comfortably and safely accommodate large individuals in clinics, hospitals, homes, and...