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Patient Lifter: Assisting with Transfers and Mobility.

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Patient Lifter: Assisting with Transfers and Mobility.

Patient lifts are designed to lift and transfer patients from one place to another (e.g., from bed to bath, chair to stretcher). These should not be confused with stairway chair lifts or elevators. Patient lifts may be operated using a power source or manually. For this article we are going to talk about how a patient lifter helps in assisting mobility.

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Living a vibrant life as a person with a disability (who'll never be a Paralympian)

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Living a vibrant life as a person with a disability (who'll never be a Paralympian)

My prize-winning moment as a new quadruple amputee was Halloween a few years ago.

Dressing as a zombie bride, the blood stains dripping down my white dress, was the ultimate way for me to embrace my amputations.

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Balloon football brings out the competitive side in players with disabilities vying for the grand final

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Balloon football brings out the competitive side in players with disabilities vying for the grand final

For players of the Balloon Football League, or BFL, the passion and competitiveness of the game is just as intense as AFL — the only difference being the players are disabled.

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Bathrooms: OH&S Nightmare for the Disabled

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Bathrooms: OH&S Nightmare for the Disabled

Older adults and people with medical problems are at risk of falling or tripping. This can result in broken bones or more serious injuries. The bathroom is a place in the home where falls often happen. Making changes in your bathroom helps lower your risk of falling.

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

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Young people are struggling the most with their mental health. Here's what they've learned from asking for help

Finlaey Hewlett was just eight years old when she first started experiencing anxiety and depression. 

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