. Place the chair in 45-degree angle in relation to bed. Block the bed and chair wheels.

. Position yourself in a way that the knees of your family member touch yours.

. Place your arms around the waist of your family member and ask him/her to put his/her arms over your shoulders, helping him/her to lift in a single movement.

. Encourage, support and stimulate your family member to remain in this position, since it will help blood circulation.

. Position yourself in front of your family member, hips and knees bended in order to ensure body balance.

. Guide your family member until his/her body touches the bed.

. While seating your family member, bend your knees and keep your back straight.

 

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