How to transfer your loved one safely in 10 steps

Someone who is disabled will often have difficulty carrying out what are called transfers, the movement from one support to another one. This includes getting up from a chair, taking a bath, or even sitting at the edge of a bed. These are just a few examples of daily life that can often become major challenges for someone you care about and can sometimes lead to accidents and injuries. This means significant risk.

For this reason, a caregiver is often around to help with daily movements, assisting someoneso they can get from one place to another –transfers.

HERE ARE THE BEST WAYS TO HELP YOUR LOVED ONE WITH TRANSFERS.

Regardless of the technique or equipment you use, it’s very important to use the right gestures. This way, you can reduce the risk of injury. Your health is very important. That is why we are happy to explain how to make safe transfers in your daily life, in 10 simple steps.

1. For better support, and as a result, better balance, spread your feet wide. Then, remember to position your legs to the width of your pelvis.
2. Protect your back by engaging your abs (push on your navel) and bending your knees.
3. Reduce the effort required during movements by getting as close to the person as you can.
4. Once you’re close, try to wrap the person using your arms.
5. Try to make the experience as pleasant as possible for the other person by offering the palms of your hands as the contact point.
6. Be mindful of your spine. Don’t turn it without thinking about the other parts of your body. Always remember that the movements you make with your spine should coincide with how your feet move.
7. If you need a hanging point, use a belt or pants.
8. Block any parts of the body that could slip. For example, place your knee against the person’s knee.
9. Ask the person to place their hands around your shoulder blades rather than around your neck. Protect your neck.
10. Last but not least, consider getting special equipment for transfers. This will reduce the risk of injury at all times.

Article reference: PASOLO.COM