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Bariatric moving & handling- challenges and solutions
The moving and handling challenges presented to carers and professionals when supporting their bariatric patients can be considerable and numerous,...
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When the Inflatable Lifts Replace Bended Backs
Introduction This project takes as its starting point the fact that approx. 1,700 times every year, an elderly citizen in...
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Falling Into Fear Of Falling
Around a third of people aged over 65 and a half of people aged over 80 fall each year1. Fear...
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Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities
It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to...
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How To Reduce Post Falls Syndrome
Written by: Kate Sheehan, Occupational Therapist A fall is defined as a unintentional move from a higher to a lower...
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Doctor Explains The Importance Of Post Falls Assessment Tool, ISTUMBLE
"The reason I became involved with the ISTUMBLE project is that it is so profoundly positive for residents of care...
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Covid – 19: Recuperation and rehabilitation
The term rehabilitation is being used far more frequently in the press recently for good reason, but does everyone understand...
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Protecting EMS Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
A UK business that specializes in the supply of safe patient lifting equipment to EMS agencies, has been leading the...
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Maintaining purposeful occupation, fatigue & MS
Just as the word “depression” is often over-used, describing any state of low mood, including temporary lows or natural melancholy,...
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Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene is a behavioral and environmental practice[1] developed initially in the 1970s to focus on insomnia and depression. It...
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Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries In Care Facilities
It has been stated that “The adult human form is an awkward burden to lift or carry. Weighing up to...
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Nursing facilities – What equipment supports safe transfers?
The topic of safe patient/resident transfers and handling covers two very distinct groups and discussions which overlap and occasionally create...
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Common Causes For Falls In Amputees
Common Causes For Falls In Amputees As an amputee, you have an increased risk of falling, especially in the early...
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Risks Factors Of Sarcopenia For Falls In The Elderly
Did you know age-related muscle degeneration is a risk factor for falls in the elderly? Sarcopenia involves loss of muscle...
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Innovative Lifting Equipment Provides Support To Veterans
Safe patient handling involves the use of assistive devices to ensure that veterans can be lifted safely and that care...
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Dignity in Moving and Handling
The Collins dictionary defines dignity as “the sense that you have of your own importance and value, and other people's...
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Post Fall Management for Veterans
A fall is defined as an ‘event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or...
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Falls Prevention for People Living with Dementia
It is important to be aware that people living with Dementia conditions, such as Alzheimer’s, have a greater propensity to...
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Veteran Talks About How PTs and OTs Helped Him Overcome His Circumstances
Darren Swift lost both his legs and sustained other injuries when he was blown up by a homemade grenade, consisting...
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Southfield Fire Department, Michigan
Southfield Fire Department serves the 175,000 citizens of Southfield and Lathrup Village, which includes a large elderly community. The department...
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Virtual Reality Helps Lonely Long Term Care Residents
Unfortunately, many residents in senior living communities can experience long periods of time without a visit from a family member...
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Care Home’s 1940s Transformation Helps Dementia Patients
Making the move to a new retirement home can be a nerve-wracking thing to do, especially if you’re living with...
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Dementia Residents And Their Diet
Currently, there are 5.7 million Americans living with dementia and if you’re a carer then you may be used to...
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Pressure Ulcers: What Are They And How Can You Prevent Them
What Is A Pressure Ulcer? Simply put, a pressure ulcer is localised damage that occurs to the skin and/or the...
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Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries In The LTC Sector
Thousands of sick days are lost every year to incorrect manual handling techniques in the LTC sector. The...
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Info-graphic: Reducing Worker Injuries For EMT’s
Thousands of sick days are lost every year to incorrect manual handling techniques in the EMS sector. The...
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Norwegian Paralympic Team travelling to South Korea get a lift from the Mangar Camel and ELK
Mangar Health’s Camel and ELK lifting cushions will be travelling to the winter Paralympics in Pyong Chang , South Korea...
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Financial Costs Emergency Medical Services Could Avoid But Don’t
Unfortunately, as many EMS workers will know and you sadly may have witnessed yourselves, due to the nature of your...
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Case Study: EMS Chief Blames Chronic Back Pain On Lifting Practices
Daniel McGuire was a field EMT for 23 years before chronic back problems brought the EMS career he loved to...
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Outdated Manual Handling Practices Causes Rise In Injuries To Paramedics
Emergency care has been recognised for many years as exposing ambulance workers to high risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Paramedics are...
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6 Techniques For Dealing With Intense Musculoskeletal Disorder Pain
If you’re living with a Musculoskeletal Disorder then you know it can be painful and debilitating. Damage occurs to the...
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Outdated Manual Handling Practises Cause A Rise In Injuries To Healthcare Workers
Working in healthcare can be a demanding job, not only emotionally but also physically. Caregiver's frequently using their own strength...
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Financial Costs Assisted Living Facilities Could Easily Avoid But Don’t
As Assisted Living Facilities are a business and not government-funded or a charity it’s important to keep an eye on...
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5 Times Early Retirement Wasn’t All It Was Cracked Up To Be
In early 2014, financial services provider TIA-CREF conducted a survey which showed that 37% of Americans planned to retire before...
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The Devastating Effects Of Long Term Manual Handling Injuries
We all know someone that does or has suffered from a manual handling injury or has maybe even had to...
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The Short Term Effects Of Manual Handling Injuries
In our recent article, ‘The Devastating Effects Of Long-Term Manual Handling Injuries’ we discussed the long-term effects of manual handling injuries but what...
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7 Red Flags Of Early Onset Dementia
Have you been noticing differences in yourself or someone close to you? Have you noticed subtle changes in memory, mood...
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Where To Get Help If You Think You Or A Loved One Is Living With Dementia
If you’ve noticed that either you or someone close has been showing the early symptoms of dementia you should encourage...
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Tips on visiting a loved one living with Dementia
Every 66 seconds someone in the United States develops dementia and with that millions of families and lives are...
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5 Simple Tricks To Stop The Onset Of Dementia
Unfortunately, we may not be at the stage where we have a cure for Dementia, but that doesn’t...
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The Perfect Diet For People Living With Arthritis
At Mangar Health, we have seen many of our customers’ living with the effects of arthritis and it got us...
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6 Reasons An Elderly Resident Should Never Be Left On The Floor
If you don’t support a loved one living at home or work in a healthcare environment, such as a senior...
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