Transfer Elderly From Floor To Wheelchair

Patient transfer boards come in a variety of shapes and lengths.

Transfer elderly from floor to wheelchair. Carefully begin to turn in order to sit on the chair. Transfer boards are used to slide a sitting person from one location to another such as a bed to a wheelchair or a wheelchair to a car seat. If the gap is shorter such as between a chair and a toilet seat or bed a smaller transfer board should be enough. Push up to get both feet on the floor.

If the person needs assistance getting into the wheelchair position the person s feet on the floor and slightly apart. Traditionally transfer boards were made out of wood but today sophisticated rigid plastics make transfer boards lighter and more flexible while still strong enough to support one s weight. Use proper body mechanics while assisting the older adult to move. Floor transfer instructions page 2 7.

Work to get a knee up with the foot flat 8. Bring the wheelchair close to the bed positioned so that stronger side of the older adult is closer to the chair you re moving to. Place your arms around the person s back and clasp your hands together. Raise onto knees by propping hands on chair.

You may need to use transfer aids such as a gait belt a sliding board or a mechanical lift to help move a person. 2 person assist technique shown is a squat pivot one caregiver in front one behind allows for closer proximity of chair best done into a wheelchair or chair where armrest can be removed caregiver in front shifts his her body weight backward. Face the person and place his or her hands on the bed or on your shoulders. A wheelchair transfer is when you move a person into or out of a wheelchair.

For transfers across a larger gap such as between a wheelchair and a car seat a long transfer board may be needed. Bed chair transfer. A cushion is best for comfort for most elderly adults when sitting in a wheelchair. Hold onto the chair at all times.