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. […]
Author Archives: Henry Kuo
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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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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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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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Jun
Jun
Aside from providing a professional and caring service for residents at our partner aged-care facilities, our passionate and multitalented physio, Timothy Thomas, also offers what he calls a “Handpan Healing Experience”. Tim has specifically designed a calming and soothing live music performance, using rare and unique instruments such as Handpans, Singing Bowls, Rav Drums, and […]
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May
May
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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May
May
Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in older adults aged 65 and over, and accounts for 72% of injury-related hospital admissions. 54% of older people who has a fall in a residential aged-care facility will sustained injuries, with 33% sustaining a fracture. Who Is Likely To Fall? About one third of people […]