Quality education comes from constant reinforcement!!

In response to Insight Magazines’ release of a Wellness & Lifestyles information poster we have now created and made available a collection of posters. These posters are specialist posters designed by allied health professionals for aged care environments!

• Reinforce and expand your carers’ knowledge on specialist topics
• Be proactive in education & awareness of high risk issues that face both your carers & residents
• Full colour, laminated posters in A3 size

Allied health posters now available include:

	The Use Of Bed Sticks NEW!! This poster explains how the use of bed sticks in aged care facilities can help minimise the risk of a resident falling.
	Falls Prevention – Aging Doesn’t Equal Falling NEW!! 1 in 2 people living in a residential aged care facility will experience a fall each year. This poster outlines the factors that put people at risk of falling and changes that can be made to decrease the risk of falls.
	Choosing The Right Shoe This poster explains the importance of the choosing the right shoe, what to look for when buying shoes, foot problems that effect footwear choices and problems caused by inappropriate footwear.
	Oedema Management This poster outlines the causes of oedema and conservative steps on how to help manage it.
	Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease This poster outlines the causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the major symptoms and breathing techniques to help reduce the risks.
	Shoulder Reconstruction Rehabilitation This poster details exercises that should be done in the first 6 weeks of rehabilitation after a shoulder reconstruction, with clear instructions and photo guides this is an essential learning for all care staff.
	Incontinence In Aged Care Incontinence is an issue that significantly impacts upon one’s physical, psychological and social well-being. It becomes increasingly more common with age but does not have to be an inevitable consequence of growing older. This poster shows outlines contributing factors, preventative methods and diet and toileting habits.
	Manual Handling – Resident Fall As a nurse or carer, you are all too familiar with heavy lifting, sustained awkward positioning, excessive reaching and static posturing. In this poster our physiotherapists show you the correct techniques for helping a resident up from a fall. An essential poster for all nursing and care staff to help prevent injuries to staff and residents!
	ACFI High Care vs. Low Care This poster explains the difference between ACFI Low Care & High Care definitions. It also details the different rates of funding for each of the three domains.
	Manual Handling People Moving As a nurse or carer, you are all too familiar with heavy lifting, sustained awkward positioning, excessive reaching and static posturing.  In this poster our physiotherapists show you the correct techniques for people moving. An essential poster for all nursing and care staff to help prevent injuries to staff and residents!
	Australian Standards For Textured Modified Foods & Fluids This poster details the Australian standards for textured modified foods and fluids. It outlines the different consistency of foods and fluids and describes which foods are best for residents and those to avoid. Information which every aged care facility must have!
	Therapeutic Massage Therapeutic Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body with a desired outcome. This poster describes the 3 most common types of therapeutic massage including Effleurage, Petrissage and Frictions.
	Choking Management This poster details the procedure to follow should someone you care for start choking.  Not only is this poster a necessity for any aged care facility, especially those that care for residents with dementia, it’s great for any health care clinic or work place too!
	Manual Handling Materials A poster that thoroughly explains manual lifting. The failure to match strength to task costs billions of dollars each year in medical and compensation payments. An essential poster for your ancillary staff.
	Manual Handling Residents As a nurse or carer, you are all too familiar with heavy lifting, sustained awkward positioning, excessive reaching and static posturing. With this poster, our physiotherapists show you that there is another way. Learn about the new techniques and technologies specifically designed to reduce caregiver and patient injuries.
	Occupational Therapy – Adaptive Equipment This poster offers carers and facilities equipment ideas that assist people engage comfortably in their daily living activities. Adaptive strategies for special needs of the elderly. Great to pin up around your facility to educate your staff and assist with accreditation standards.
	Occupational Therapy – Environmental Modifications This poster provides information on basic environmental health principles, common environmental health hazards and changes you can make to a home or aged care facility that will increase safety and independence. A great tool for aged care facility owners!
	Dietetics – Nutrition Nutrition for the older adult is a clear comprehensive poster that educates carers on nutrition and health promotion for older adults. It covers topics such as costs of malnutrition, food fortification tips and what carers can do to help.
	Dietetics – Safe Eating This poster provides safe eating suggestions to improve residents’ lifestyles in aged care facilities. It includes your duty of care, positioning, feeding strategies and amount of assistance. An essential tool to prevent choking episides.
	Speech Pathology – Dysphagia The clinical management of swallowing disorders is a major issue in aged care facilities. This poster provides readers with a concise reference on all aspects of swallowing disorders including incidence, anatomy and physiology, etiology, diagnosis and nutrition.
	Podiatry – Foot Care Healthy feet provide the foundation for healthy ageing. In this poster our podiatrist describes the changes that occur to our feet as we age, the most common foot conditions and daily foot care tips for carers. A great educational tool!
	Ergonomics This poster describes the science of equipment design in the workplace to maximise productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. It will help your staff relieve sore muscles, combat neck, shoulder & back pain, prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and reduce stress.
	Infection Control This poster helps directors of nursing, staff educators and carers update their current infection control knowledge to ensure resident safety. A great tool to put up round your facility to meet government requirements and accreditation standards.
	Gastroenteritis This poster can educate your staff on the types of gastroenteritis, symptoms it causes, how it is caught and how to stop the spread. An essential tool for stopping a breakout in your facility.
	Arthritis This poster assists carers and facilities to understand the types and causes of arthritis and how to manage it. A fantastic educational tool to educate your staff and assist with accreditation standards.
	Aromatherapy See how aromatherapy can help ease depression and anxiety, ease pain of arthritis, clear an dsooth skin, improve circulation, improve breathing, restore energy and much more. A great practice for aged care facilities that can be done by carers.
	Massage This poster details the power of touch in care giving. It offers readers a way of relating to the elderly and the ill through gentle, age-appropriate massage and sensitive physical contact. Important information for any care giver to know!

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