Transferring from chair to bed: with the help of the dependent person

1. Place the chair parallel to the bed and apply bed and chair brakes.
2. Support your family member with your arms and knees as needed. Put your arms around your family member’s waist and ask him/her to place hands in your shoulders helping him/her to lift in a single movement.
3. Encourage your family member to remain in that position for a few seconds since it will help improving blood circulation.
4. Place yourself in front of your family member, knees and hips bent to ensure balance and stability.
5. Assist your family member until he/she is close to the bed.
6. While sitting your family member keep your knees bent and back straight.

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