Personal Care (ADL)
Transferring
Transfers are a high-risk ADL task where proper technique prevents falls and injury. The Home Help Program trains caregivers on safe transfer techniques like bed to chair, wheelchair to toilet, and vice versa, including use of gait belts and transfer boards.
What This Includes
- Bed to chair and chair to bed transfers
- Wheelchair transfers (in and out)
- Toilet and commode transfers
- Gait belt use for added safety
- Transfer board and slide sheet techniques
- Repositioning in bed to prevent pressure sores
Who This Helps
- Individuals with limited weight-bearing ability
- Seniors at high fall risk
- People with paralysis or hemiplegia
- Those who use wheelchairs or walkers
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Find out in minutes if your loved one qualifies for the Michigan Home Help Program, and if you can get paid as their family caregiver. Our eligibility check is free and comes with no obligation.
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