Daily living resources

The Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) has produced the following resources to help clients with setting up, using and maintaining their daily living aid. For general information about repairs and maintenance of MASS aids, click here. For product specifications, instructions for use and care information, clients should contact the product’s manufacturer/supplier.

Hoist and sling use

Video

• Hoist and sling use, maintenance checks (WMV 6101 kB)
• Battery charging and emergency lowering (WMV 813 kB)

Mobile shower commodes

• Adjusting your manual wheelchair, powerchair or mobile shower commode (PDF 782 kB)

How to use pressure redistribution cushions, mattresses or overlays (PRC or PRM)

Video

• Correct use of pressure redistribution equipment and skin checks (WMV 8405 kB)
• Offloading pressure (WMV 4795 kB)
• Alternating pressure mattresses and overlays (WMV 1943 kB)
• Cushion cleaning and maintenance (WMV 2616 kB)
• Mattress and mattress overlay cleaning, maintenance and faults (WMV 2616 kB)