PEOPLE with medical conditions that are affecting their way of life are being urged to visit the Collie Seniors Centre on July 16.
In a bid to make everyday living easier for locals, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) will be setting up a caravan display between 10am and 3pm.
There will be a large range of equipment and technology items on display and for trial in its independence caravan.
As part of its country service, the ILC provides free expert information and advice to help people choose and access equipment and technology to enable them to better manage tasks at home, school, work and in the community.
People of all ages and abilities may benefit from the service, including a farmer who experiences back pain when driving a vehicle; a child having difficulty holding a spoon; or an elderly person feeling unsafe when standing in the shower.
The caravan will be manned by ILC occupational therapist Reb ecca Fenner, who will be available to help people make informed choices about equipment. Ms Fenner said the day was not just for seniors.
“This is for anybody with a medical condition which impacts their day-to day activities,” she said. “It’s relevant for parents, children, the elderly, carers and service providers.”
The extensive range of equipment includes easier to-use kitchen utensils, gardening tools, back supports and cushions, scooters, wheelchairs, walking aids, comfortable chairs, computer access items, emergency call systems and much more.
In addition to the various range of items on display, an online database comprising more than 10,000 equipment items from around Australia will be on hand for viewing.
