Top 5 Summer Activities for Wheelchair Users
As the weather warms up, everyone is eager to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, the idea that those with limited mobility are unable to take part in summer activities is an unwarranted stereotype. Contrary to popular belief, there are many enjoyable, yet easily accessible outdoor activities for wheelchair users, caregivers, and their loved […]
Risks of Caregiver Injury in Patient Transfer
A cruelly ironic truth is that nurses and other caregivers assisting injured and ill patients often wind up injured themselves. In fact, the caregiver profession has among the highest rates of injury, with back injuries associated with patient transfer being the most common and the most debilitating. Every year, more than 10% of caregivers leave […]
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Healthcare Industry
COVID-19 has forever changed our society. In recent days, we have seen a movement toward telecommuting and digital solutions to accommodate drastic changes caused by this pandemic. The healthcare industry, which is arguably impacted the most, is no exception. But while the movement to digital healthcare started well before the outbreak, it has been a […]
Top 5 Summer Activities for Wheelchair Users
As the weather warms up, everyone is eager to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, the idea that those with limited mobility are unable to take part in summer activities is an unwarranted stereotype. Contrary to popular belief, there are many enjoyable, yet easily accessible outdoor activities for wheelchair users, caregivers, and their loved […]
Risks of Caregiver Injury in Patient Transfer
A cruelly ironic truth is that nurses and other caregivers assisting injured and ill patients often wind up injured themselves. In fact, the caregiver profession has among the highest rates of injury, with back injuries associated with patient transfer being the most common and the most debilitating. Every year, more than 10% of caregivers leave […]
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Healthcare Industry
COVID-19 has forever changed our society. In recent days, we have seen a movement toward telecommuting and digital solutions to accommodate drastic changes caused by this pandemic. The healthcare industry, which is arguably impacted the most, is no exception. But while the movement to digital healthcare started well before the outbreak, it has been a […]
Benefits of Patient Lifts and Flaws with Existing Technologies
Today we’d like to discuss patient lifts. When you have a loved one with physical impairment or disability, care decisions become difficult. You may choose to care for your loved one at home, have help brought into the home, or place the person in a long-term care facility. Sometimes, your friend or relative ends up […]