ProActive Care is excited to announce that our services now extend to cater for NDIS participants in our community! The National Disability Insurance Scheme provides Australians who have permanent and significant disability with funding for supports and services, designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time. […]
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Jul
Jul
About Us: ProActive Care Pty Ltd provides high-quality, personable, onsite physiotherapy and allied health services to a number of aged-care facilities in North and West of Melbourne. We have been operating since 2010 currently expanding our services though aged care, the community and NDIS. Visit www.proactivecare.com.au to find out more about us. We are looking […]
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Apr
Apr
We at ProActive Care are extremely excited to say we are now able to provide services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for the following registration groups. For more information please contact Enquiries@ProActiveCare.com.au – Physiotherapist – Podiatrist
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Apr
Apr
WHAT ARE MOBILITY SCOOTERS? Mobility scooters, sometimes referred to as motor scooters or electric scooters, are an electronically powered mobility device that consists of a seat on a small three or four-wheeled vehicle with handles for steering. Mobility scooters are not intended to be used as a primary gait aid i.e. individuals should not rely […]
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Feb
Feb
WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Dementia, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is usually of a chronic or progressive nature, in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgement. In Australia, it is the greatest cause […]
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Jan
Jan
Australians living with dementia in residential aged-care facilities (RACF) experience not only cognitive decline, but also changes in emotional control, social behaviour and physical function. Up to 52% of residents in RACF has a diagnosis of dementia. Although benefits of exercise for elderly with dementia is well documented in research literature, current policy and funding […]
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Nov
Nov
About ProActive Care: Are you looking for meaningful and rewarding career in one of the fastest growing industries? We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join our team of dedicated professionals passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our seniors. Our team at ProActive Care provides high-quality, personable, onsite physiotherapy services for residents […]
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Oct
Oct
Hip protectors are commonly prescribed in the Residential Aged-care Facilities (RACFs) by doctors, physiotherapist, nurses and other health professions. For many facilities, hip protectors are utilised as ‘first-line of defence’ in prevention of hip fractures and provided to every resident following a fall. However, how much do we really know about hip protectors and its […]
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Sep
Sep
ProActive Care Pty Ltd provides high-quality, personable, onsite physiotherapy services to a number of aged-care facilities in North and West of Melbourne. Opportunity exists for like-minded individuals to join a team of dedicated & experienced aged-care physiotherapist, passionate about improving the quality of life for older Australians. Visit www.proactivecare.com.au to find out more about us. […]
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Aug
Aug
Use of mechanical lifting hoist and slings for transfer of residents in residential aged-care facility is common practice to ensure safety of both the resident and care staff. However inappropriate use or application can also result in injuries to both parties. In the Australian Aged-care industry, there were instances where the inappropriate use of mechanical […]
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