I usually do a transfer in the morning when getting my mom out of bed. Im noticing she does have a weaker side and mainly user her right side to help me. When I do the transfer what is the best way to adjust? Thanks for helping me through the journey.
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Thanks @leanne.chaloupka for the great information.
Great question! You are going to want to always transfer your loved one on the right, stronger side. You will need to position yourself closer to the weaker side as a means of support. If your mom has a wheelchair, you will need to position it to the right side of the surface you are transferring to. The wheelchair should be angled at 45 degrees. Make sure you are having her use her right arm to reach toward the wheelchair and help her pivot to the chair on the right. I encourage you to talk to your mom each step of the way so she can help and you both don’t get injured. If she utilizes a walker, you will want to place walker in front of her, stand on her weaker side, and have her push up from the bed with her strong arm to stand then grab the walker. Please let me know if you have any other questions or beed more clarification.