Equipment
Transferring from bed to chair - a person who can stand
- Transfer belt
- Stable non-skid shoes, like tennis shoes
- Chair with arms
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.
Assisting with Walking
- A gait belt