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Self help, or assistive, devices can give a person the leverage they need to perform certain tasks that they find difficult due to lack of strength, flexibility, range of motion or balance.
Follow the links below to find information on a range of self help devices.
Reviewed August 2008
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Smart home technologies for health and social care support
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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People who are ill (physically or mentally), or who are frail, may find it difficult to meet their everyday personal and social needs at home. Healthcare providers are trying to find ways to support more people at home, but finding home care workers and...
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Mar 2007
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Incontinence - tips for carers
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Better Health Channel
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A person who is elderly, disabled or has a chronic health problem is at increased risk of urinary or faecal incontinence. While incontinence is a challenging problem for a carer, help is available from a range of sources.
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Mar 2008
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Hearing loss - communicating at work
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Better Health Channel
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Communicating with a hearing impaired colleague can be difficult when you're unsure of what to do. This article lists a range of suggestions.
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Mar 2007
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Independent living - aids and equipment
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Better Health Channel
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Aids such as wheelchairs, walking frames, ramps, shower chairs, splints and braces, breast prostheses, wigs and home oxygen services can help children and adults gain more independence. Permanent residents of Victoria may be eligible for subsidised aids under the Victorian Aids and Equipment Program.
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Oct 2008
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Vision loss - recreational activities
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Better Health Channel
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People over 70 commonly experience some degree of vision loss as a result of ageing. Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Relevant organisations can offer equipment and advice.
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Jun 2008
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Motor neurone disease - independence at home
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Better Health Channel
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Motor neurone disease causes a number of common practical difficulties in everyday life. Household items can become difficult or impossible to use. There is a range of devices and aids that can make life easier, as well as some common sense approaches to comfort around the home.
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Jun 2008
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Motor neurone disease - help with daily activities
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Better Health Channel
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Motor neurone disease (MND) affects the muscles that enable us to move, speak, breathe and swallow. Problems associated with the weakening of these muscles include difficulty moving about, breathlessness, fatigue, difficulty speaking and swallowing, sleeping problems (insomnia), stiffness, swelling and cold limbs. Techniques and aids can help alleviate these problems.
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Sep 2008
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Hearing loss - what to tell your colleagues
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Better Health Channel
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Communication at work can be difficult if you have a hearing loss - especially if your colleagues don't know what to do. It's a good idea to tell people which is the best way to talk with you.
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Feb 2007
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Hearing loss - workplace tips for managers
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Better Health Channel
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Work environments can be adjusted to take into consideration the needs of a person with a hearing loss. Professional advice is available from both government and community organisations.
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Feb 2007
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Braille
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Better Health Channel
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Braille is a writing system for blind and vision impaired people. It is made up of raised dots that can be 'read' by touch. Just about any written information can be presented in braille, including books, music, mathematics and knitting patterns.
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Feb 2007
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Vision loss - adapting everyday activities
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Better Health Channel
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Everyday activities, such as housework and banking, become increasingly difficult as eyesight deteriorates. Many everyday activities can be adapted to suit a person with vision loss.
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Feb 2007
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Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
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Better Health Channel
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There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see. Life can change dramatically if you start to lose your vision. However, making some changes can help make things easier for you.
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Feb 2007
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Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
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myDr
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Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
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Jul 2006
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Daily living skills
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Novita Children's Services
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Daily living skills are explained and information is provided about how a child with a physical disability can be helped to learn these skills. The situation where a child is dependent for most day-to-day activities is also addressed.
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Dec 2006
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Spina bifida: mobility
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myDr
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While some people with spina bifida have limited movement, others are able to move virtually normally.
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Sep 2007
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Reading aids for adults with low vision
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The number of people with low vision is increasing with aging of the population. Magnifying optical and electronic aids are commonly prescribed to help people maintain the ability to read when they develop visual loss but still have some residual vision...
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Jul 2006
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Positioning
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Novita Children's Services
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The importance of good positioning for children with a physical disability is explained and lots of suggestions are provided to help position the child for a variety of day-to-day activities.
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Sep 2007
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Mobility
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Novita Children's Services
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The different ways that children with physical disability can get around are described. More detailed information is provided about the different types of wheelchairs and the training required to use them well and safely.
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Sep 2007
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