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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 July 2009
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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 2009
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Vision loss - recreational activities
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Better Health Channel
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Many recreational activities can be adapted to suit a person who is blind or has low vision. Books and magazines are available in audio, large print or Braille. Cards and other games can be adapted. Cooking, craft, gardening, the Internet and other recreations can be adapted for a person who is blind or has impaired vision.
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Aug 2009
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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 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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Aug 2009
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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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Aug 2009
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Rehabilitation Appliances Program
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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RAP is an Australian Government program, administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, which provides aids and appliances to eligible members of the veteran community to help them maintain their independence as they grow older.
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Jul 2009
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Equipment
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the types of equipment required by children with physical disability, where it can be obtained, how equipment is funded, the ordering process, how Novita staff are involved in providing equipment and the maintenance of equipment.
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Jul 2009
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Technology
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Novita Children's Services
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The benefits of technology for children with a physical disability are explained. Information is provided about where technology can be obtained, who pays for it and what to do if the right item of technology is not available.
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Jul 2009
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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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Jul 2009
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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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Jul 2009
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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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Jul 2009
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Equipment Service
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the specialist service for providing equipment for Novita clients.
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Jun 2009
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Braille
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Better Health Channel
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Braille is a reading and 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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May 2009
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Vision loss - adapting everyday activities
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Better Health Channel
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A person with vision loss may find everyday activities such as cooking or banking difficult. Many everyday activities can be adapted to suit a person with vision loss. Adaptations include the use of lighting and contrast, other senses, organisational strategies, adaptive equipment and technology to live safely and independently.
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May 2009
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Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
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Better Health Channel
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Losing your vision can change your life dramatically. Everyday activities can become difficult or impossible. There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see and on their mobility. Professional help is available.
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May 2009
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Incontinence - tips for carers
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Better Health Channel
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Incontinence is a challenging problem for a carer, but help and treatments are available. A person who is elderly, disabled or has a chronic health problem is at increased risk of urinary or faecal incontinence. Practise good hygiene when changing and cleaning.
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Mar 2009
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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. If you suffer from tinnitus or Meniere's disease, let work colleagues know how this might affect you.
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Mar 2008
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Hearing loss - workplace tips for managers
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Better Health Channel
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A person with hearing loss can be a productive employee, but workplaces may need to be adjusted. Other staff may need help to communicate with a colleague with hearing loss. Make sure the office is well-lit and always talk to a hearing-impaired person face to face. Professional advice is available from both government and community organisations. Flashing lights should be fitted to audible smoke or evacuation alarms.
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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 at work can be difficult but it is possible. Tips include talking while in the person's line of vision, talking in a quiet location, maintaining eye contact and writing down questions and answers. Ask a person how to help if you are unsure.
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Mar 2008
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