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Equipment

a person assists another person stand with the use of a transfer belt

Transferring from bed to chair - a person who can stand

  • Transfer belt
  • Stable non-skid shoes, like tennis shoes
  • Chair with arms





a person assists another person to a chair with the use of a transfer belt

Transferring from bed to chair - a person who cannot stand

  • A Transfer Belt (You can buy one at a medical equipment store)
  • Sliding board – different designs are available, some with hand slots for grasping and rubber pads to prevent slipping between bed and chair. The longer boards may be useful when transferring to a car or the bathtub.
  • Wheelchair (with a removable arm rest) or a Chair with no arms.



a medical advisor teaches a man proper cane use

Assisting with Walking

  • A gait belt