Mediband Blog

Currently, one in six Australians is aged 65 or over. So the chances are that you have at least one elderly relative and know how important it is for them to maintain their independence. Being self-sufficient boosts their confidence and helps them to stay youthful for longer. But what happens when your loved one shows signs of becoming more dependent on...

As the world is slowly opening up, you may be planning some long-awaited adventures for 2022. And if you’re living with a medical condition, you’ll be looking for ways to make it easy and stress-free. So follow our tips on travelling with medical conditions to take the worry out of planning for your trip! Get the right travel insurance When...

Medical wristbands are a discreet and practical way to carry vital information. So if you have a loved one with a chronic medical condition and think they would benefit from wearing a medical ID bracelet but are a little reluctant, you may be wondering what you can do to help. To help you understand them better, we’re going to take...

December is bowel cancer awareness month. The disease is the third most common cancer in Australia for both men and women, affecting 1 in 13 Australians. These statistics make this disease a part of many people’s lives, so let’s find out more about it during bowel cancer awareness month in Australia. This article will take you through facts about bowel...

There are a lot of people living with chronic conditions in Australia. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that in 2017-18, one in two Australians had one or more of their 10 selected chronic conditions (arthritis, asthma, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, mental health conditions and osteoporosis). So it’s likely that you...