Moving Safely
Being able to move about safely is basic to our health and well-being. These lessons describe how to assist people who are limited in their ability to move about normally.
Correct Use of Walkers
If a person has trouble walking because of poor balance or weakness in the legs, a walker might be useful. This care lesson explains how a person should be fitted for a walker, the types of walkers available, and how to keep a walker in good working order. You will also learn how a person should use a walker in the home and in public locations.
Moving Safely in the Home
If you care for someone who is limited in the way they walk and move, this care lesson shows you how to help a person walk and to move from a bed to a chair safely. You will also learn the risks for falling and what to do if a person falls in the home.
Wandering
Wandering refers to moving about without having a definite place to go or a purpose. It is common in people who have dementia. This care lesson explains the warning signs that tell you a person may begin to wander. The lesson explains ways for reducing wandering and for keeping the person you care for safe in their home.
Using a Wheelchair
This care lesson teaches you how to use a wheelchair safely and correctly and to protect the person you care for and yourself from injury. You will also learn about the different types of wheelchairs, how to select a chair, and how to keep one in good working order.